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TX HB621

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jared Patterson

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Property owners' associations are prohibited from enforcing rules that prevent residents from inviting government officials or qualified political candidates to meet with members in common areas

  • HOAs may still apply standard facility use rules to political gatherings, including room rental fees, deposits, occupancy limits, designated meeting hours, specified meeting areas, and reservation requirements

  • The law does not apply to common areas unavailable for meetings due to seasonal use or areas only used for official association/board/committee meetings

  • Property owners' associations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status are exempt from these requirements

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents related to governmental officials or candidates for political office.

Property Interests

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs5/5/2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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