In Texas, homeowners' associations have more rights than in many other states when it comes to enforcing parking regulations. Unlike in California, for instance, there is not a 96-hour waiting period before you're allowed to tow a vehicle. Although HOAs in Texas enjoy a fairly large amount of leeway in terms of parking enforcement, though, there are still rules that need to be followed. Here's how to make sure you cross your Ts before you tow.

What defines a public street in California? It’s open to the public and publicly maintained. Private streets, on the other hand, are privately maintained (by a homeowners' association or otherwise) and may be gated or otherwise blocked from public use. 

Legally, it’s much easier to enforce your parking rules on private streets than public. Fortunately for your HOA, some or all of the roads in your development are likely private, meaning they are owned and maintained by the association and not open for public use. Your HOA may regulate parking for members and non-members alike on these streets.