Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
SB711 fundamentally alters the operational risk profile for Condominium Associations (Chapter 82) by mandating electronic filing of management certificates with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) as a prerequisite for collecting attorney’s fees and interest on delinquent accounts. The law also imposes a hard cap on resale certificate fees and establishes strict solicitation protocols for Architectural Review Authorities in single-family HOAs.
Sen. Bryan Hughes·Senate Bill·Regular Session
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Significant regulatory changes (effective 2025-09-01). Review with your legal and compliance teams to understand implications.
Affected business types:
mediumModerate costs expected for implementation.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about SB711
SB711 fundamentally alters the operational risk profile for Condominium Associations (Chapter 82) by mandating electronic filing of management certificates with the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) as a prerequisite for collecting attorney’s fees and interest on delinquent accounts. The law also imposes a hard cap on resale certificate fees and establishes strict solicitation protocols for Architectural Review Authorities in single-family HOAs.
SB711 was authored by Texas Senator Bryan Hughes during the Regular Session.
SB711 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on May 13, 2025.
SB711 is enforced by Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC).
The regulatory priority for SB711 is rated as "critical". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of SB711 is estimated as "medium". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
SB711 addresses topics including property interests, property interests--property owners association, internet, texas real estate commission and restrictive covenants.
Key dates for SB711: Effective date is 2025-09-01. Consult with legal counsel regarding applicability.
SB711 establishes the following penalties: civil penalty of Forfeiture of attorney's fees and interest for Failure to record a management certificate with the county clerk OR failure to electronically file the certificate with TREC. The association cannot collect attorney's fees or interest on delinquent assessments accrued during the period of non-compliance.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
SB711 primarily affects property owners and real estate professionals. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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