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

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the 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 from these regulations. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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