Q: What Texas law governs the Association?
A: SHPOA is a legal non profit corporation and is regulated by Chapters 202 and 209 of the
Texas Property Code and is governed by a duly elected Board of Directors.

Q: How do I obtain a key card to access the boat ramps?
A: You may call 936-278-7280 and leave a message or email us at shpoa@hotmail.com. You
must be current on all dues to receive a key card.

Q: If I lose my key card how do I get another one?
A: If you lose your card call 936-278-7280 and leave a message or email us at
shpoa@hotmail.com. Please note that there is a $50 fee for a replacement card.

Q: How much are my dues?
A: Dues are $100 per lot. Statements are sent out in Late April or May annually and must be paid by July 1each year. If dues are not paid by July 1st each year, you will receive a late
statement notice and be expected to pay your dues that are now considered delinquent.

Q: What if I don’t pay my dues?
A: After a period of time and the Association has not received payment, then the Association
will file a lien against the property.

Q: How do I pay my dues?
A: To pay your dues; you may bring cash or check to any meeting the board has which is on the third (3rd) Saturday of each month at 9:00 am or you may mail it to SHPOA at P.O.Box 256, Point Blank, Texas 77364. At this time we don’t accept credit cards or ACH payments. 

Q: What happens if I fail to pay my dues?
A: After dues have not been paid by July 1 a past due statement is sent and if that goes unpaid
a certified letter is sent giving you an additional 30 days to pay your outstanding dues and if not
paid by then SHPOA files a lien on the property of record.

Q: What is a transfer fee?
A: Any time a lot(s) transfer out of one persons name to another a $100 transfer fee is charged by
the Association to update all records pertaining to the transferred lots.

Q: What is an assessment fee?
A: An assessment fee is for a project that is not approved in the regular annual budget. It
includes things like play ground equipment, construction of new facilities, major renovations or
major repairs to the boat ramp area’s. Any assessment fees must be approved by a majority of the lot owners in Subdivisions II and III and information regarding a proposed assessment fee will be included in the Annual Newsletter that you receive in late April or May of each year.

Q: How do I obtain a permit for construction of a building, the placement of a storage shed or
for making improvements to my lot(s)?
A: You may contact the Architectural Committee at 936-278-7280 and leave a message or email the committee at shpoa@hotmail.com. To assist in any other questions that you may have please refer to the Deed Restrictions (DR) for the subdivision in which your project is going to be located. Deed Restrictions (DR) are located on the on the webpage at SHPOAONTHELAKE.COM under the heading of "Governance."