Protecting Your Property Rights:

As a homeowner in Polk, San Jacinto, or Trinity County, you know how important it is to protect your property rights and ensure fair treatment from Property Owners Associations (POAs) and Homeowners Associations (HOAs). Disputes over covenants, assessments, maintenance rules, or enforcement actions can arise unexpectedly—and when they do, you need a judge who truly understands both sides of these issues.

That's why Judge Travis Kitchens is the experienced, dedicated leader we need on the bench in the 258th Judicial District Court.

With over 48 years of legal experience—including time as a state prosecutor, defense attorney, civil litigator, family law practitioner, and now your sitting District Judge—Judge Kitchens brings unmatched depth to the courtroom. Texas district courts hold general jurisdiction over a broad spectrum of civil matters, explicitly including property disputes, real estate issues, and cases involving POAs and HOAs. This means Judge Kitchens regularly handles matters like:

• Enforcement of deed restrictions and covenants

• Disputes over assessments, liens, and architectural controls

• Equitable relief in association-related conflicts

• Broader real estate and private property rights cases

His decades of civil litigation experience give him a unique perspective on balancing the interests of individual property owners with the legitimate needs of associations—always with fairness, impartiality, and respect for the law.

Judge Kitchens is particularly well-positioned to address the recent updates to Texas HOA laws from the 89th Texas Legislative Session (2025), many of which took effect on September 1, 2025, and continue to shape our communities in 2026. These important changes strengthen homeowner protections and promote transparency, including:

• Prohibitions on fining owners for brown lawns during drought-related watering restrictions (and for 60 days after)

• Expanded rights for political gatherings and candidate speeches in common areas

• Enhanced protections for solar energy devices, including roof tiles

• Stricter management certificate requirements (with compliance deadlines extending into March 2026 for some associations)

• Authorization for electronic meetings, voting, and modern operational flexibility

Judge Kitchens' long tenure on the bench and broad civil expertise ensure he can interpret and apply these evolving laws effectively, safeguarding your rights while upholding community standards.

Judge Kitchens is committed to fair justice for all—families, seniors, veterans, and property owners alike. Re-electing him means continuing the impartial, experienced leadership our district deserves.

Special Opportunity: Speaking Engagements Judge Kitchens is available for speaking engagements to community groups, HOAs, real estate professionals, and homeowner associations. He can provide insightful discussions on the new Texas HOA laws, property rights protections, and how these changes impact everyday homeowners. If your group would like to host Judge Kitchens as a guest speaker, please contact his campaign team at STONEWALL@VALORNET.COM or via www.kitchensforjudge.com to schedule.

Together, let's keep a proven, dedicated judge who understands your property rights and the complexities of POA/HOA matters.

Re-Elect Judge Travis Kitchens for the 258th Judicial District Court—because experience and fairness matter.