The bill amends Section 202.007(a) of the Property Code to clarify the limitations on property owners' associations regarding landscaping requirements. Specifically, it prohibits associations from enforcing provisions that restrict property owners from implementing environmentally friendly practices such as composting vegetation, installing rainwater harvesting systems, using efficient irrigation systems, or utilizing drought-resistant landscaping. Additionally, the bill introduces a new requirement that property owners' associations cannot mandate property owners to plant or maintain grass or turf as part of their landscaping.

This legislation aims to promote sustainable landscaping practices while ensuring that property owners have the freedom to choose their landscaping methods without undue restrictions from associations. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 202.007 (Property Code 202)