Bill > HB918

This bill amends the Texas Property Code by adding a new section that limits the ability of property owners' associations (HOAs) to restrict property owners' and residents' fundamental rights of assembly, association, and speech. Specifically, the bill prohibits HOAs from adopting or enforcing provisions in their governing documents that would prevent property owners from peacefully meeting with other members or guests in common areas, inviting guest speakers (including public officials and political candidates) without prior approval, or regulating the content of owners' speech. The bill does allow HOAs to still prohibit speech or conduct that threatens public health or safety, violates the law, or contains patently offensive content, as long as such restrictions are consistent with state and federal constitutional protections. The new law would take effect on September 1, 2025, and aims to protect property owners' civil liberties within the context of community associations by preventing overly restrictive association rules that could infringe on First Amendment-type freedoms.

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