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TX HB431

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Philip Cortez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 202.010(a)(2) of the Texas Property Code to explicitly include "solar roof tile" within the definition of "solar energy device"
  • Clarifies that property owners' associations cannot prohibit or unreasonably restrict homeowners from installing solar roof tiles, consistent with existing protections for other solar energy devices
  • Legislature states the amendment is intended to clarify existing law rather than create new legal requirements
  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
  • Passed the House on April 29, 2025 (129-14) and the Senate on May 19, 2025 (31-0)

Legislative Description

Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar roof tiles.

Property Interests

Last Action

Effective immediately

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Business & Commerce4/30/2025
Trade, Workforce & Economic Development2/28/2025

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