H.B. No. 621 amends the Texas Property Code by adding Section 202.013, which outlines the authority of property owners' associations regarding the regulation of assembly, association, and speech of property owners or residents in relation to governmental officials or candidates for political office. The new section specifies that property owners' associations cannot adopt or enforce provisions that prohibit property owners or residents from inviting qualified governmental officials and candidates to address or meet with them in common areas. However, associations can impose standard requirements for gatherings, such as room rental fees, occupancy limits, and reservation agreements.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that these regulations do not apply to common areas that are not available for meetings due to designated seasonal use or other specific circumstances. It also exempts property owners' associations that qualify for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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