Originally Posted By: Linctex
Check your codes - even if CA doesn't require it, your municipality might.
You may need a builder's/remodeler permit from the inspection department at your city. If you are in an evil, evil, evil, "HOA" (many Texas homes are) you need a permit from them as well before modifying ANY exterior parts of your home.
A permit from an HOA?? I'm assuming you mean permission / OK / approval. If not, that sounds like something Barney Fife would be running.