SB 700 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents.

SB 700 limits property owners' associations (POAs) from restricting residents' rights to peacefully assemble, meet with neighbors, or invite guest speakers - including public officials or candidates - without prior approval. It prohibits POAs from regulating the content of residents' speech in their governing documents. Exceptions are allowed for speech threatening public health/safety, violating laws, or containing patently offensive displays. The law directly affects homeowners and residents in communities governed by POAs, taking effect September 1, 2025.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 3, 2025 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Lois Kolkhorst
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