Texas HB918 restricts property owners' associations from limiting peaceful assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents.

Texas HB918 amends the Property Code to prevent property owners' associations from enforcing provisions that restrict peaceful assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents. Specifically, it prohibits associations from limiting meetings at association-owned property or inviting guest speakers without prior approval. It also bars regulating the content of speech, except for conduct that threatens public health or safety, violates a law, or contains patently offensive material. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB918 restricts property owners' associations from limiting peaceful assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents.

Texas HB918 amends the Property Code to prevent property owners' associations from enforcing provisions that restrict peaceful assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents. Specifically, it prohibits associations from limiting meetings at association-owned property or inviting guest speakers without prior approval. It also bars regulating the content of speech, except for conduct that threatens public health or safety, violates a law, or contains patently offensive material. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.