Terraces of Las Colinas Townhome Association

What Terraces of Las Colinas Townhome Association's governing documents say

This is the bylaws document for Terraces of Las Colinas Townhome Association, a Texas nonprofit corporation governing a townhome community in Irving, TX. It primarily outlines the internal governance structure—membership, voting, board of directors, officers, and meeting procedures—rather than day-to-day homeowner rules. It applies to all unit owners, who are automatically members of the association.

• What this document covers: These are the association's bylaws, which set up the corporate framework: membership, voting rights, board elections, officer roles, meeting rules, and amendment procedures. They do not contain the full set of property-use restrictions (like pet limits or leasing rules), which would be in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions.
• Membership & voting: Every owner of a lot is a member of the association. Each lot gets one vote, and if a lot has multiple owners, they must designate one person to cast the vote (unless they are married, in which case either can vote). Voting can be done in person, by proxy, or by absentee/electronic ballot.
• Board of directors: The board manages the association's affairs, including enforcing rules, maintaining common areas, and entering contracts. Directors serve staggered terms, and at least a majority must be owners or residents. The Declarant (developer) has special appointment rights during the development period.
• Meetings & notice: Annual member meetings are required, and special meetings can be called by the board or by owners holding at least 10% of the votes. Notice of meetings must be given 10–60 days in advance. Board meetings are open to members, except for executive sessions, and must be held in the county where the property is located or an adjacent county.
• Assessments & fees: The board can levy assessments on owners to cover common expenses. Owners must pay these to remain in good standing and vote. The association can charge interest on unpaid assessments and may file liens, but it cannot foreclose a lien based solely on fines.
• Rules & enforcement: The board can adopt and amend reasonable rules for the property's administration, maintenance, and residents' welfare. Before imposing fines, suspending common-area use, or charging for property damage, the association must give written notice and an opportunity for a hearing, with specific procedures outlined.
• Amendments: Before the development period ends, the Declarant's written consent is required to amend the bylaws. After that, amendments need a two-thirds vote of members present at a meeting with a quorum, provided notice of the proposed change was given.
• What this document doesn't cover: This document does not contain the community's specific use restrictions (e.g., pet limits, leasing minimums, architectural standards) or any fee amounts. Those would be in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions and any separate rules adopted by the board.

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.