HB 621 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents related to governmental officials or candidates for political office.

HB 621 prevents property owners' associations from banning residents from inviting governmental officials or political candidates to meetings in common areas. Associations may still enforce standard meeting rules like fees, occupancy limits, or reservation requirements for these gatherings. The law does not apply to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) associations. This bill, effective September 1, 2025, directly affects homeowners' associations and residents in Texas communities.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
Jun 2025
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 Signed Jun 20, 2025
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What changed between versions

Engrossed Enrolled · 4 edits · Jun 20, 2025
MODERATE
The bill text was converted from an 'Engrossed' version to an 'Enrolled' version, which is the final version sent to the Governor for signature. The substantive policy content remains unchanged, with only formatting differences and the addition of certification signatures from legislative officers.
TECHNICAL

Header information changed from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled' version with updated bill number formatting.

Added certification signatures from the President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, Chief Clerk of the House, and Secretary of the Senate.

Added passage vote counts and dates from both the House (April 30, 2025) and Senate (May 26, 2025).

Removed page numbers and internal document tracking codes that were present in the engrossed version.

Floor votes · House Apr 29, 2025

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
49
Key actions
16
Committee
11
Jun 20, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by the Governor
executive
May 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 26, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 23, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 22, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
May 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
upper
May 5, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
Apr 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
2 primary · 4 co-sponsors

Sponsors