How to send a HOA violation notice in Texas

In Texas, a HOA violation notice must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested (Tex. Prop. Code §209.006). The recipient has 30 days from the mailing date.

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

Requirement	Texas HOA violation notice
Delivery method	Certified mail, return receipt requested (required) — Cortul also sends a First-Class copy.
Notice period	30 days (calendar days)
Deemed received	When it is mailed
Notice must include	Describe the violation or property damage that is the basis for the enforcement action State any amount due to the association from the owner State that the owner may cure the violation within a reasonable period and avoid the fine unless the violation is uncurable or a repeat Inform the owner of the right to request a hearing under §209.007 on or before the 30th day after the notice was mailed Inform the owner of any special rights or relief under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Fine must appear in the association's adopted and distributed fine schedule (§209.0061)
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 §209.006 Tex. Prop. Code §209.0061 (HB 614)

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 certified mail with return receipt, plus a First-Class copy.
Keep the acceptance record, tracking history and the signed return receipt.
Calendar the deadline from the mailing date.