St Andrews Est Homeowner

What St Andrews Est Homeowner's governing documents say

St. Andrews Estates Homeowners Association is a standard single-family HOA in Highland Park, TX. These Bylaws define the internal governance, membership rights, and assessment procedures for the corporation. They apply to all lot owners in the subdivision, who are automatically members.

• Association structure & purpose: The Association is a Texas nonprofit that owns and maintains common properties and services (parks, lakes, security, trails). It cannot operate for profit or engage in political activities.
• Membership & voting: Owners of lots are members. Voting rights are set in the Declaration. Proxies are allowed. Certain actions require a referendum (51% of returned votes, or higher if specified).
• Board of Directors: A 3-member board, initially the developer's designees (Terry Holmes, Tom Hobden, Dean Trudell) who serve until they no longer own lots. Thereafter, directors must be owner-residents, elected for 3-year terms (max 2 consecutive terms). Directors can be removed by majority vote, but initial designees are protected.
• Meetings & notice: Annual membership meeting; special meetings can be called by the Board or by 1/4 of members. Notice must be mailed 30-60 days in advance. Board meetings require 3 days notice for special meetings.
• Assessments & late fees: Annual or special assessments are levied per lot. Due Jan 31 or 30 days after billing. Late charges escalate: 15% (31-60 days), 21% (61-90 days), 26% (91+ days), plus 1.5% continuing. Unpaid assessments can lead to suspension of rights (except road use) and legal action with 18% interest.
• Powers of the Board: The Board can adopt rules for common areas, suspend rights for nonpayment or rule violations (up to 60 days), employ managers, and carry insurance. It must maintain records and present financial statements at annual meetings.
• Officers & duties: Officers (President, VP, Secretary, Treasurer) are elected annually by the Board. The initial developer designees serve without term limits until they cease to own lots. Officers handle meetings, records, finances, and signing documents.
• Amendments & conflicts: Bylaws can be amended by 3/4 vote of members at a meeting. Matters governed by the Declaration or the Articles of Incorporation cannot be amended here; those documents control in case of conflict.

Plain-language summary generated from the governing documents on file for this community. It may be incomplete and is not legal advice — read the full documents below or consult the official recorded versions.