Texas HOA law, made plain.
When everyone understands the rules, communities work better. We translate the Texas Property Code into plain English so homeowners and associations can make informed decisions.
Most homeowners and board members never read the law.
Not because they don't care — because the law is written for lawyers.
The Texas Property Code is over 1,000 pages of dense statutory language. Court decisions add thousands more. Most homeowners encounter this body of law only when something has already gone wrong — a fine, a violation letter, a foreclosure threat. And by then, they're trying to read legal text under stress.
Texas HOA Watchdog exists to flip that. It's a free, plain-English reference for the laws that govern Texas associations — searchable by topic, statute, case, or situation. No legal training required. No paywall. No confusing jargon.
When homeowners and association boards alike understand the rules, disputes resolve faster. Fines get issued correctly the first time. Foreclosures happen only when they actually should. Communities work better. That's the goal.
Three principles guide everything here.
Plain English First
Every statute, case, and concept is explained in everyday language before the legal text appears. The law shouldn't require a translator.
Neutral and Balanced
We serve homeowners and associations equally. The law applies to everyone, and informed parties on both sides make better communities.
Always Free
Access to the law shouldn't depend on whether you can afford to pay for it. Everything on this site is free — and will stay free.
A Texas attorney who's seen what happens when people don't know the law.
Uwaoma "Salachi" Nwogwugwu
Founder · Silachi Law Firm, PLLC
Salachi is a civil litigation and trial attorney based in Iowa Colony, Texas, focused on HOA litigation, property disputes, and complex commercial matters. He earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston and has represented clients across Texas in disputes with associations, boards, and management companies.
After watching too many homeowners face serious consequences — fines, liens, even foreclosure threats — without ever reading the laws that allowed them, he built this resource to put the law in everyone's hands.
Contact Silachi Law Firm →If you find an error, we'll fix it.
The law changes. Cases get overturned. New legislation takes effect. We work to keep this resource accurate and current — but if you find something wrong, outdated, or unclear, please tell us.
This site is a free legal reference — not legal advice. For advice about your specific situation, talk to a licensed Texas attorney.