I am not going to be very well liked when I say all of this. But, here goes. Several years ago, I had a conversation with Judge Longino, Precinct 1, about using the justice court to get the HLECC to enforce deed restrictions, especially for new residents. State law protects those who violations have passed …
Read More Deed Restriction ViolationsPolk County TX History – There is a vast amount of information at the Texas Historical Society about the history of Polk County
Read More Polk County TX HistoryHB-1025 passed the 86th Texas legislative process and parts of the 209 statute are changing, NOW. This Act takes effect September 1, 2019, except Section 209.00591(a-3), Property Code, as added by this Act, which was enacted on 6/14/2019. That was the day that Governor Abbott signed it. This will not effect any sitting board members, …
Read More HOA NEPOTISM IN TEXAS HAS ENDEDWEBSITES & 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 403For Homeowner Associations only, the Texas 86th legislation, 2019, affected very little change to the Texas Statutes.
Read More 2019 TEXAS LEGISLATIVE UPDATESFACT 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 DamTHIRD DRAINAGE CULVERT – GERLACH LAKE: The third, and last, culvert for Gerlach Lake is near the corner of Walnut and River Rd. It’s grate was also pulled out prior to Harvey. It is still flowing but because of the amount of dirt and silt that went through it during the flood, the earth on …
Read More Harvey Damage at HLE – Repairs Needed Drain 3