Relating to the governance of property owners' associations.

HB 2398 amends Texas Property Code to change governance rules for homeowners' associations (HOAs) and community covenants. It requires majority owner votes (not just board decisions) to amend covenants, unless the existing covenant specifies a higher threshold. The bill also gives county attorneys authority to sue for violations of these new rules and clarifies that HOA board members act as fiduciaries, personally liable for decisions made in bad faith. These changes apply only to votes or actions occurring on or after September 1, 2025, leaving prior governance unaffected. The law aims to increase owner control over community rules while defining board accountability.