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    <name>Legal - Flag Display Policy</name>
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{{LETTER_HEAD}}

<h2>{{LETTER_TOPIC}}</h2>

<p>WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2779 which amends Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code by adding Section 202.011 which precludes associations from adopting or enforcing a prohibition or restriction on certain flag displays; and</p>

<p>WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 202.011 of the Texas Property Code, the Board of Directors of {{ORG_NAME}} (the <q>Association</q>) is permitted to adopt specific limitations on certain flag displays.</p>

<p>NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, in order to comply with Section 202.011 of the Texas Property Code, the Board of Directors of the Association adopts the following guidelines for flag displays.</p>

<ol style="list-style: upper-alpha">
	<li>An owner or resident may display:
		<ol>
			<li>the flag of the United States of America;</li>
			<li>the flag of the State of Texas; or</li>
			<li>an official or replica flag of any branch of the United States armed forces.</li>
		</ol>
	</li>
	<li>An owner may only display a flag in A. above if such display meets the following criteria:
		<ol>
			<li>a flag of the United States must be displayed in accordance with 4 U.S.C. Sections 5-10;</li>
			<li>a flag of the State of Texas must be displayed in accordance with Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code;</li>
			<li>a flagpole attached to a dwelling or freestanding flagpole must be constructed of permanent, long-lasting materials, with a finish appropriate to the materials used in the construction of the flagpole and harmonious with the dwelling;</li>
			<li>the display of a flag or the location and construction of the supporting flagpole must comply with applicable zoning ordinances, easements and setbacks of record;</li>
			<li>a displayed flag and the flagpole on which it is flown must be maintained in good condition and any deteriorated flag or deteriorated or structurally unsafe flagpole must be repaired, replaced or removed;</li>
		</ol>
	</li>
	<li>The Association hereby adopts the following additional restrictions on the display of flags on an owner's lot:
		<ol>
			<li>an owner may not install a flagpole which is greater than twenty feet (20') in height;</li>
			<li>an owner may not install more than one flagpole on the owner's property;</li>
			<li>any flag displayed must not be greater than 3' x 5' in size;</li>
			<li>an owner may not install lights to illuminate a displayed flag which, due to their size, location or intensity, constitute a nuisance;</li>
			<li>an owner may not locate a displayed flag or flagpole on property that is:
				<ol style="list-style: lower-alpha">
					<li>owned or maintained by the Association; or</li>
					<li>owned in common by the members of the Association.</li>
				</ol>
			</li>
		</ol>
	</li>
	<li>Prior to erecting or installing a flag and/or flag pole, an owner must first submit plans and specifications to and receive the written approval of the Board or architectural control/review committee. The plans and specifications must show the proposed location, material, size and type of such flag and flagpole (and all parts thereof, including any lights to illuminate a displayed flag).</li>
	<li>The definitions contained in the Association's dedicatory instruments are hereby incorporated herein by reference.</li>
</ol>

<p>This policy shall supersede and replace any previously adopted policy to the extent that the terms of such policy are inconsistent with this policy.</p>

<p>IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this {{LETTER_TOPIC}} is effective on <span id="field_effective"><u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></span>, to remain in effect until revoked, modified, or amended.</p>

<p>This is to certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors at a meeting of same on <span id="field_meeting"><u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u></span> and has not been modified, rescinded, or revoked.</p> 

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<div style="border-bottom: 1px solid black; margin: 1em 5em 0 60%; text-align: center; width: 20em">{{LETTER_APPROVER}}</div>
<div style="margin: 0 5em 2em 60%; width: 20em">{{LETTER_PERSON}}, {{ORG_NAME}}</div>

<div style="float: left;text-transform:uppercase">STATE OF {{ORG_STATE}}<br/><br/>COUNTY OF {{ORG_COUNTY}}</div>
<div style="padding-left: 25%; ">&sect;<br/>&sect;<br/>&sect;</div>

<p>SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me by {{LETTER_APPROVER}} in their capacity as {{LETTER_PERSON}} for {{ORG_NAME}}, on <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>, {{CURRENTYEAR}}.</p>

<div style="border-top: 1px solid black; margin: 3em 5em 2em 60%; width: 20em">Notary Public - State of {{ORG_STATE}}</div>

AFTER RECORDING, PLEASE RETURN TO:<br />

{{ORG_ADDRESS}}
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    {{LETTER_HEAD}}

    <h4 style="font-variant: small-caps; text-align: center">{{LETTER_TOPIC}}</h4>
	<br />
	<p style="text-align: justify">WHEREAS, the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 2779 which amends Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code by adding Section 202.011 which precludes associations from adopting or enforcing a prohibition or restriction on certain flag displays; and</p>

	<p style="text-align: justify">WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 202.011 of the Texas Property Code, the Board of Directors of {{ORG_NAME}} (the <q>Association</q>) is permitted to adopt specific limitations on certain flag displays.</p>

	<p style="text-align: justify">NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, in order to comply with Section 202.011 of the Texas Property Code, the Board of Directors of the Association adopts the following guidelines for flag displays.</p>

	<ol style="list-style: upper-alpha">
		<li>An owner or resident may display:
			<ol>
				<li>the flag of the United States of America;</li>
				<li>the flag of the State of Texas; or</li>
				<li>an official or replica flag of any branch of the United States armed forces.</li>
			</ol>
		</li>
		<li>An owner may only display a flag in A. above if such display meets the following criteria:
			<ol>
				<li>a flag of the United States must be displayed in accordance with 4 U.S.C. Sections 5-10;</li>
				<li>a flag of the State of Texas must be displayed in accordance with Chapter 3100 of the Texas Government Code;</li>
				<li>a flagpole attached to a dwelling or freestanding flagpole must be constructed of permanent, long-lasting materials, with a finish appropriate to the materials used in the construction of the flagpole and harmonious with the dwelling;</li>
				<li>the display of a flag or the location and construction of the supporting flagpole must comply with applicable zoning ordinances, easements and setbacks of record;</li>
				<li>a displayed flag and the flagpole on which it is flown must be maintained in good condition and any deteriorated flag or deteriorated or structurally unsafe flagpole must be repaired, replaced or removed;</li>
			</ol>
		</li>
		<li>The Association hereby adopts the following additional restrictions on the display of flags on an owner's lot:
			<ol>
				<li>an owner may not install a flagpole which is greater than twenty feet (20') in height;</li>
				<li>an owner may not install more than one flagpole on the owner's property;</li>
				<li>any flag displayed must not be greater than 3' x 5' in size;</li>
				<li>an owner may not install lights to illuminate a displayed flag which, due to their size, location or intensity, constitute a nuisance;</li>
				<li>an owner may not locate a displayed flag or flagpole on property that is:
					<ol style="list-style: lower-alpha">
						<li>owned or maintained by the Association; or</li>
						<li>owned in common by the members of the Association.</li>
					</ol>
				</li>
			</ol>
		</li>
		<li>Prior to erecting or installing a flag and/or flag pole, an owner must first submit plans and specifications to and receive the written approval of the Board or architectural control/review committee. The plans and specifications must show the proposed location, material, size and type of such flag and flagpole (and all parts thereof, including any lights to illuminate a displayed flag).</li>
		<li>The definitions contained in the Association's dedicatory instruments are hereby incorporated herein by reference.</li>
	</ol>

	<p style="text-align: justify">This policy shall supersede and replace any previously adopted policy to the extent that the terms of such policy are inconsistent with this policy.</p>

	<p style="text-align: justify">IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that this {{LETTER_TOPIC}} is effective on {{FIELD_EFFECTIVE}}, to remain in effect until revoked, modified, or amended.</p>

	<p style="text-align: justify">This is to certify that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the Board of Directors at a meeting of same on {{FIELD_MEETING}} and has not been modified, rescinded, or revoked.</p> 

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    <p style="text-align: justify">SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me by {{LETTER_APPROVER}} in their capacity as {{LETTER_PERSON}} for {{ORG_NAME}}, on <u>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</u>, {{CURRENTYEAR}}.</p>
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    AFTER RECORDING, PLEASE RETURN TO:<br />
    <br />
    {{ORG_ADDRESS}}
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