How to send a HOA delinquency notice in Texas

In Texas, a HOA delinquency notice may be delivered by First-Class mail, email; certified mail is not a listed method. The notice period is 30 days.

Last reviewed September 21, 2026 · Business research, not legal advice.

Requirement	Texas HOA delinquency notice
Delivery method	First-Class mail, email
Notice period	30 days (calendar days)
Deemed received	When it is mailed
If refused or unclaimed	Refused mail is treated as received; unclaimed mail gets a First-Class copy as the additional step courts look for.
Statutes	Tex. Prop. Code §209.0094(d)-(f), as amended by HB 886 (2023)

If the owner is on active military duty, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act applies and this two-notice procedure may not be the one to follow (Tex. Prop. Code §209.0094(g)). Get legal advice before sending.

Step by step

Write the notice with every required element (the Texas template in Cortul already has them).
Verify the recipient's mailing address with USPS.
Send it by a method the law allows, and keep a mailed copy.
Keep the mailing and tracking records, and your own record of any service you did yourself.
Calendar the deadline from the mailing date.