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TX HB431
Bill
Status
Passed
5/29/2025
Primary Sponsor
Philip Cortez
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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
Full Bill Text
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