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TX SB2864
Bill
Status
5/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Charles Creighton
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AI Summary
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Exempts roofing contractors from the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act when installing roofing materials with integrated photovoltaic (solar) technology, provided they do not connect the material to the building's electrical wiring system
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Prohibits municipalities and regions from adopting or enforcing ordinances that would prevent roofing contractors from installing roofing materials containing integrated photovoltaic technology, as long as the contractor does not perform electrical connection work
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Allows roofing contractors to install solar roof shingles and similar integrated solar roofing products without holding an electrical license, streamlining the installation process
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Requires a licensed electrician to perform the actual electrical connection between the solar roofing material and the building's wiring system
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the applicability of the Texas Electrical Safety and Licensing Act to, and the regulation by certain political subdivisions of, the installation of roofing materials containing integrated photovoltaic technology.
Occupational Regulation
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars
5/20/2025