(a) A restrictive covenant shall be liberally construed to give effect to its purposes and intent.
(b) In this subsection, “family home” is a residential home that meets the definition of and requirements applicable to a family home under Chapter 123, Human Resources Code. A dedicatory instrument or restrictive covenant may not be construed to prevent the use of property as a family home. However, any restrictive covenant that applies to property used as a family home shall be liberally construed to give effect to its purposes and intent except to the extent that the construction would restrict the use as a family home.

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Terms Used In Texas Property Code 202.003