The bill H.B. No. 2013 amends Section 202.007(a) of the Property Code to clarify the authority of property owners' associations regarding the keeping of chickens. Specifically, it prohibits these associations from enforcing provisions in dedicatory instruments that restrict property owners from keeping chickens on their property, provided that a municipal ordinance allows for such practices. This addition is marked by the insertion of new language that specifies the conditions under which chickens may be kept.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous provision that allowed property owners to use drought-resistant landscaping or water-conserving natural turf, indicating a shift in focus towards promoting the keeping of chickens alongside other environmentally friendly practices. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 202.007 (Property Code 202)
House Committee Report: Property Code 202.007 (Property Code 202)
Engrossed: Property Code 202.007 (Property Code 202)