Texas HB648 prohibits property owners' associations from restricting clotheslines for drying laundry.

Texas HB648 amends the Property Code to prevent property owners' associations from enforcing rules that prohibit or restrict the installation and use of clotheslines for drying laundry. Exceptions allow restrictions if a clothesline threatens public health or safety, violates a law, is on common property, is visible above a fence, or requires prior approval for clotheslines in front or side yards or patios. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB648 prohibits property owners' associations from restricting clotheslines for drying laundry.

Texas HB648 amends the Property Code to prevent property owners' associations from enforcing rules that prohibit or restrict the installation and use of clotheslines for drying laundry. Exceptions allow restrictions if a clothesline threatens public health or safety, violates a law, is on common property, is visible above a fence, or requires prior approval for clotheslines in front or side yards or patios. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.