Q: What is a Property Owner’s Association?
It is a non-profit corporation, approved by the Internal Revenue Service, registered with the State of Texas and managed by a duly elected Board of Directors. Its purpose is to maintain all common areas and to govern the community in accordance with the provisions of the POA’s legal documents: Deed Restrictions, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation. The governing legal documents for the association as well as its annual income tax returns filed with the IRS may be viewed on-line within the Documents menu selection of this site. All members of the property owners association financially support the corporation. Membership is both automatic and mandatory.
Q: What is the Board of Directors?
The POA is a corporation and therefore has a governing body to oversee its business. The Board of Directors is elected by the property owners, or as otherwise specified in the bylaws. The limitation and restrictions of the powers of the Board of Directors is outlined in the Association governing documents found by accessing from the “Documents” menu.
Q: What are the Bylaws?
The Bylaws are the guidelines for the operation of the non-profit corporation. The Bylaws define the duties of the various offices of the Board of Directors, the terms of the Directors, the membership’s voting rights, required meetings and notices of meetings, and the principal office of the Association, as well as other specific items that are necessary to run the Association as a business. The Bylaws for the association may be viewed on-line by accessing from the “Documents” menu.
Q: What are Deed Restrictions?
The Deed Restrictions are the governing legal documents that establish the guidelines for the operation of a planned community as a non-profit corporation. The Deed restrictions’ were recorded by the County recorder’s office of the County in which the property is located and are included in the title to your property. Failure to abide by the Deed Restrictions may result in a fine to a property owner by the POA. The governing legal documents for the POA may be viewed on-line by accessing from the “Documents” menu.
Q: How do I get approval for home improvements?
All plans for home improvements, additions, docks, boat lifts, fences, major landscaping and pool installation as well as new home plans must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee for approval.
Q: What happens if I don’t pay my lot assessment?
The maintenance and management services incurred by the POA are dependent upon timely receipt of the assessments due from each property owner. Late payments will result in a late charge.
Q: Are fireworks or firearms permitted to be discharged within CBTS?
Deed Restrictions strictly prohibit the discharge of firearms or fireworks within the community. Owners recently approved a $500 fine for owners discharging, or allowing the discharge of fireworks on their property.
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