Bill > HB1486

This bill amends the Texas Property Code to define and protect the display of the "Thin Blue Line" flag in property owners' associations (HOAs). The bill first provides a specific definition of the Thin Blue Line flag, describing it as a flag similar to the U.S. flag with a black rectangle containing white stars and horizontal black, white, and blue stripes. It then modifies existing law to prevent HOAs from prohibiting or restricting owners from displaying this flag, placing it alongside other protected flags such as the U.S. and Texas state flags, and flags of U.S. military branches. This means that HOA rules cannot ban or limit homeowners from displaying the Thin Blue Line flag, which is typically used to show support for law enforcement. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving HOAs and property owners time to adjust to the new regulation. The Thin Blue Line flag, characterized by its distinctive black and blue color scheme, has become a symbol of support for police officers and law enforcement personnel.

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