Elliott Ranch Governing Documents

Governing Documents in PDF format

Important Notice: This document is not a legally binding document and the original filed documents in the Official Public Records of Hays County should be referenced for legal purposes. Since no changes were made to our Governing Documents by this Committee, there was no need to have a community vote.

Below is a complete listing of all the Governing Documents that affect residents of Elliott Ranch. This listing does not include any state or federal government documents. Beside each document is a brief description of what is included within the document and when it was filed with Hays County.

All documents are in PDF format and are searchable within the PDF, and bookmarks have been added for easy navigation. To view these documents you will need to download and install the Acrobat Reader which is available for free.

Governing DocumentSummary
Management Certificate
and Articles of Incorporation		Includes the current Management Certificate  (updated:and filed with Hays County, August 13, 2021), Certificate of Incorporation and the Articles of Incorporation of the Elliott Ranch Homeowners Association 
Development Agreement for the Ellliott Ranch SubdivisionAgreement between Elliott Ranch Subdivision and the City of Hays. Filed with Hays County in 1999.
Bylaws of Elliott Ranch Homeowners Association, Inc.The Bylaws of a nonprofit are the legally binding rules by which
the organization is governed. They set forth the structure of the
organization and guide the Board of Directors (“Board”) in the conduct of its business. In essence, Bylaws are the operating manual for a nonprofit.
Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott RanchThe rules of the HOA community are described in what is called the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions (DCRs/CCRs). The DCRs/CCRs describe the requirements and limitations within Elliott Ranch. The goal of the DCRs/CCRs is to protect, preserve, and enhance property values in the community. 
Amendment to Bylaws of Elliott Ranch Homeowner's Association, IncAmended April 1, 2000: Article 4, Section 1, Section  2, Article 7, Section 1(f) 
First Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for Elliott RanchAmended March 31, 2000: Article 8, Section (c) and (d)
Added Phase Two
Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Elliott RanchAmended August 7, 2002: Amended Article 3 (f), Article 5, Section (a), (c), (d), (e), (f), (o), (p), (q)
Added Phase Three   
Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Elliott RanchAmended February 8, 2005: Article 5 Section (a), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), (o), (p), (q), (r)
Added Phase Four  
Correction Third Supplemental Declaration and Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Elliott RanchAmended February 8, 2005, filed July 25, 2005. Corrected the legal description of the Additional Land contained in paragraph 1 to read Volume 12, Page 151 of the Plat Records of Hays County, Texas 
Summary of Elliott Ranch Phases One-FourThe different requirements for each of the phases is summarized
Suspension of Privileges/FinesFiled December 7, 2005 adopted new rules concerning the suspension of privileges, attorneys feeds, non-waiver and application of payments

Note: In accordance with §209.0059. RIGHT TO VOTE, the Board of Directors cannot suspend a homeowner's voting privileges for any violations.
Amendments and new rules concerning suspension of privileges/fines, street rules, motorized vehicles in common area and fireworks  Filed January 8, 2010: amended and adopted new rules relating to suspension of privileges/fines, attorney fees, non-waiver, application of payments, Board decision to pursue enforcement action, street rules, motorized vehicles in common area and greenbelt and fireworks.   

Note: In accordance with §209.0059. RIGHT TO VOTE, the Board of Directors cannot suspend a homeowner's voting privileges for any violations.
Amendment for Article 5, Section (d)Filed April 14, 2010: amending and restating the setback requirements
Amended Article 11, Section (c)(ii)Filed April 14, 2010: termination of Class B membership
Adoption of rules under Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code Filed December 20, 2011: added regulations concerning flags, religious displays, rain barrels, solar panels, and roof materials.
Adoption of records production and copying policyFiled December 20, 2011: in accordance with Section 209.005(i) of the Texas Property Code provides that associations must adopt a records production and copying policy
Adoption of payment plan guideline and application of payments scheduleFiled: December 20, 2011: in accordance with Section 209.0062 of the Texas Property Code provides that associations must adopt guidelines to establish an alternative payment schedule.
Adoption of document retention policyFiled December 20, 2011: in accordance with Section 209.005(m) of the Texas Property Code provides that associations must adopt and comply with a document retention policy 
Amending Article 4, subsection (b)Filed December 4, 2012: allows the ACC to establish a fee schedule and guidelines for fences and outbuildings
Violation fees  Filed December 4, 2012: resolution adopted by the Board of Directors on June 17, 2009 establishing a violation process    
Resolution regarding phase one homeownersFiled January 28, 2013: resolution for phase one homeowners regarding property lines and county ownership   
Amended fee resolution and updated fence guidelinesFiled June 7, 2013: addendum to the improvement application fee resolution and amendment to Elliott Ranch fence guidelines.
New rules regarding use of drought-resistant landscaping and water-conserving natural turf; and amending the dsplay of permitted flagsFiled February 26, 2014: deleted and added new flag regulations and added new use of drought-resistant landscaping and water-conserving natural turf requirements 
Amends Article 3, (g) and (h)Filed September 9, 2016: further defines the rules concerning trucks, recreational vehicles, boats/trailers and storage and vehicle repair
Amends transfer fee rules Filed September 22, 2020: in accordance with Section 202.006 of the Texas Property Code amends previously adopted transfer fee requirements  
Standby electric generator and deed restriction enforcement Requirements for approval and installation of standby electric generators and establishes an enforcement policy    
Adoption of rules regarding security measures, religious item display and swimming pool enclosures Filed January 31, 2022 in accordance with Senate Bill 1588, 87th Legislature amended Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code. Section 202.023 added security measures, Section 202.018 was amended for religious item displays and Section 202.022 added swimming pool enclosure regulations.
Adoption of a rule concerning contract procurement policyFiled January 31, 2022 in accordance with Senate Bill 1588, 87th Legislature, amended Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. Section 209.0052 was amended concerning contract procurements requirements.
Adoption of a procedure and guidelines for the exercise of Architectural Review AuthorityFiled January 31, 2022 in accordance with Senate Bill 1588, 87th Legislature, added a new rule under Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. Section 209.00505 establishes procedures and guidelines for the ACC to review, approve and/or deny applications.    
Adoption of procedures and guideline for conducting hearingsFiled January 31, 2022 in accordance with Senate Bill 1588, 87th Legislature, added new and amended rules under Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code. Sections 209.006 and 209.007 were amended and 209.00505 was added concerning procedures and guidelines for hearings.
Second Amendment to By-LawsArticle 3, Section 1 was deleted and replaced concerning when the annual meetings are held. Filed with Hays County on September 6, 2022
Resolution regarding Single Family Residential Use and Leasing of Single Family ResidenceFiled in Hays County on August 12, 2024. The Board of Directors adopted this rule as a guide for better understanding of Article 3. Land Use, Section (a) Lots of the CCR's.
New Outside Lighting Policy by ACC The ACC adopts new front yard light policy to provide clarification of Article 5, Section (o). Filed with Hays County on September 6, 2022