Loading chat...
TX HB5387
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Terry Wilson
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Prohibits property owners' associations (HOAs) from fining homeowners for brown or discolored lawns and vegetation during mandatory water restrictions imposed by municipalities, water utilities, or other water suppliers during drought periods
-
Defines "residential watering restriction" as a temporary restriction on water use for irrigating residential vegetation or turf mandated as part of a drought conservation strategy
-
Extends protection from fines for a "reasonable period of time" after water restrictions are lifted, allowing vegetation time to recover
-
Adds new Section 202.008 to Chapter 202 of the Texas Property Code
-
Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to assess a fine for discolored vegetation or turf during a period of residential watering restriction.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
4/7/2025