Texas HB517 prohibits property owners' associations from fining homeowners for discolored vegetation during water restrictions and a short period.
Texas HB517 amends the Property Code to prevent property owners' associations from imposing fines on homeowners for discolored vegetation or turf during periods of residential watering restrictions. These restrictions are temporary limitations on water use for irrigation, mandated by municipalities or water suppliers to conserve water during droughts. The bill also prohibits such fines for a reasonable time after the restrictions are lifted. This protection applies to violations of restrictive covenants requiring green vegetation or prohibiting discolored or brown vegetation.
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