Texas Homeowners Perplexed As To Whether New Law Applies To Their HOAs

The Cool Down reports, "In the wake of new legislation in Texas, some homeowners have been left unsure whether protections apply to them — or whether their HOAs take precedence.

"HJR 126 is an amendment to the Texas state constitution that passed in November 2023, 'protecting the right to engage in farming, ranching, timber production, horticulture, and wildlife management.' According to a Reddit post, the text of the amendment says it would apply to 'real property that the person owns or leases.'

“'Can my HOA stop me from turning my front lawn into a vegetable garden?' they asked. 'I don’t see anything about grandfathering or previous HOA agreements still being enforceable after this change.'”

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