House Bill No. 2398 amends the Texas Property Code to enhance the governance of property owners' associations. It introduces new provisions regarding the amendment of dedicatory instruments, allowing such amendments to be made by a majority vote of lot owners, unless a higher percentage is specified in the instrument itself. Additionally, if a dedicatory instrument includes quorum requirements, those must be adhered to during the voting process. The bill also empowers county attorneys to seek injunctive relief for violations of specific sections of the Property Code.

Furthermore, the bill establishes that the board of a property owners' association must act on behalf of the association in good faith and reasonable judgment, holding board members and officers liable as fiduciaries for their actions. This ensures accountability within the governance structure of property owners' associations. The provisions of the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and will apply only to votes and actions occurring after that date, maintaining the applicability of prior laws for actions taken before the effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 209.0041, Property Code 209.00592, Property Code 209.00593 (Property Code 209)