Holiday Lake Estates – Resident History, News, Info, & Groups
Some properties in Holiday Lake Estates are completely or partially in a Flood Zone. In 2017-2018, I went through educational classes and developed the Emergency Action Plan for HLE. It was important for Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to have one developed and on file, after Harvey. The full effect of the Harvey flood …
Read More Am I In A Flood Zone?The 87th Texas Legislative Session begins in January 2021. The HOA Reform Coalition of Texas is in the process of proposing new legislation. As part of this process, we need real examples of how HOA/POA/COA have treated property owners.
Read More TEXAS HOA REFORM: LEGISLATION SUGGESTIONSIn Texas, you have a legal right to request documents & records from your homeowner association. Property Code 209 gives you that right.
Read More Holiday Lake Estates Document RequestMost people are not aware of this, when they first move into Holiday Lake Estates, but we are not alone. There are several other subdivsions and lands that share our public road and our water ways.
Read More WHAT IS INSIDE THE HLE BOUNDARIESEnterprise article on culvert repair, (click ‘Read More’ to see article)
Read More ENTERPRISE ARTICLE ON CULVERT REPAIR 2/16/20WEBSITES & LINKS: During a flood, hurricane,, etc., we all use a number of websites to get info from, so I thought I would share what I have used to get some of this info, so you have them in the future. Weather Forecast page, I put together for our area: –> Click Here National …
Read More Weather, Disaster, & Flood InfoPolk County Texas has assigned certain areas of the county to fire department service areas. This is the 403 area.
Read More POLK COUNTY TX VFD SERVICE AREA 403FACT OR FICTION?: From the –> Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO), Living With Dams, Extreme Rainfall series.
Read More Living With Dams – Fact or FictionThis is for the state of Texas only. Texas statutes answer that question, very well, for members in State Statute 209.002, item 7 (Link is –> Here) : (7) “Property owners’ association” or “association” means an incorporated or unincorporated association that: (A) is designated as the representative of the owners of property in a residential …
Read More Are We A Property Owners’ AssociationThe Texas General Land Office is starting to roll out some assistance programs for residents and communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. For us, some of those programs will be administered through the Deep East Texas Council of Governments. Read more here.
Read More HARVEY HOMEOWNER ASSISTANCEHere are a number of things to be aware of during a flood warning. Monitor EAS, NOAA Weather Radio, or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions. Safely store important documents such as insurance papers. Move items of personal value such as photos, family films or treasured mementos. Depending on where you are, …
Read More What To Do During A Flood WarningFrom the 2006 “TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY” Guidelines for Operation and Maintenance of Dams in Texas Emergency Action Plan Guidelines History has shown that dams sometimes fail and that often these failures cause loss of life, injuries and extensive property damage. You should prepare for this possibility by developing an emergency action plan which …
Read More Emergency Action Plan – Dams & SpillwaysResidents don’t always agree. At times, those disagreements have to do with disputes over not following the Deed Restrictions or County Laws. So, what should you do? 1. Go talk to your neighbor or invite them over for coffee or a porch ‘sit down’. Even though it may be upsetting to you, try to discuss …
Read More Neighbor to Neighbor DisputesWithin the Texas Administrative Code; Title 30 – Environmental Quality; Part 1 -TCEQ (TX Commission of Environmental Quality); Chapter 299 – Dams & Reservoirs; Subchapter D -Operation & Maintenance of Dams, you will find the Texas laws on a Dam Owner’s responsibilities for inspecting, operating, maintaining, and keeping records for a dam that is under …
Read More Texas Rules For Dam Safety & Londa Lynn Dam