Land Use & Zoning
Texas Property Code Chapter 201 (Restrictive Covenants) provides that certain deed restrictions in urban areas may be:
AUnilaterally changed by the county
BExtended, modified, or terminated by the property owners through a specified voting process✓ Correct
CEnforced only by TREC
DPermanent and can never be changed
Explanation
Texas Property Code Chapter 202 and related provisions allow property owners in a subdivision to vote to amend, extend, or terminate deed restrictions through a specified process, typically requiring approval by a majority or supermajority of affected owners.
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