San Gabriel River Estates HOA, Inc.

Key facts from San Gabriel River Estates HOA, Inc.'s documents

Reflects the 1969 governing documents — figures and rules are as originally recorded and may have changed since.

Community type

hoa (San Gabriel River Estates Homeowner's As)

Units / lots

Multiple lots (specific lot numbers mentioned: 59, 60, 104-119; original plat shows many lots) (1969 Plat map; 2019 OSSF covenant (Lot 5)

Developer / declarant

Herman Neusch original developer; later San Gabriel River Ranch, Inc. (Developer clause)

Assessments & dues

$35.00 per year initially (Section 8)

Collections & liens

vendor's lien and power of sale; nonjudicial foreclosure under Texas Property Code §51.002 (2020 amendment §4.08(e))

Reserves & fees

$35 if unpaid >30 days, then $15 each quarter; can increase up to 10%/year without 2/3 vote (2020 amendment §4.08(a)(b))

Pets

Horses allowed on tracts >=1 acre (except waterfront) under conditions. No pigs/hogs. Commercial poultry not permitted. Other pets not addressed. (Original restriction #1; 1977 Amendment )

Leasing & rentals

Rental or lease of any residence is permitted (not considered commercial venture). (Original restriction #1)

Fences

Special Horse Area Tracts (104-119): must be fenced within one year; wire fences with white posts; wooden fences painted white; fences five feet inside property line. Other areas not specified. (Original restriction #6)

Architectural approval

plans and specifications required for any improvement or exterior change; approval in writing (Section 5)

Home business

not allowed without written developer approval; rental not considered commercial (Section 1)

Maintenance

Developer reserves right to install and maintain utilities; road maintenance not assumed by County (1984 dedication states county assumes no responsibility for streets). Individual responsible for water lines from main to residence. (Original restriction #7; 1984 Dedicatory)

Use restrictions

Implicit; no commercial venture unless approved in writing by Developer (original restriction #1). Rental/lease of residence not considered commercial. (Original restriction #1)

Voting & meetings

Membership vote required for certain actions: supermajority for Suddenlink agreement (2019); two-thirds majority vote for amendment of §4.08 (2020); two-thirds majority of property owners to change annual assessment (original restriction #8 (2019 Resolution; 2020 Amendment §4.08(b))

Amendments

developer alone originally; later amendments require 2/3 of lot owners (Section 9 and 2020 amendment per §12.02)

Amenities

Park areas, roads, riding lanes, other facilities for association members and guests (original #8). Also mention of 'riding lanes' in horse area. (Original restriction #8; original restri)

Extracted from the recorded governing documents and cited to them; may be incomplete and is not legal advice — verify against the official documents below.