Texans are on their way to being able fly their flags without fear
That is, people who live under strict no-flag rules imposed by homeowners’ associations will be able to show their colors if a bill that passed the Texas House today gets approval from the state Senate and a signature by the governor. But don’t expect to fly any flag. Only American, Texas and armed services flags are covered under the bill. House Bill 2779 by Rep. Dwayne Bohac, R-Houston, prohibits a homeowners associations from restricting the installation of a 20-foot freestanding flagpole to display the flags. “Earlier this year I was outraged to learn that one of our brave Texas Marine Veterans, Mike Merola, was being sued for flying the American flag from a freestanding flagpole at his house,” Bohac said in a statement. “This bill is significant because it preserves our fundamental right to express our state and national pride and protects Texas private property owners from the threat of being sued for supporting our country, state, or armed services.” Bohac said the bill should sail through the Senate. Get more Legislative coverage inside the Virtual Capitol