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In Texas, which is a reason a property owners' association may restrict a roof-mounted solar device?

It extends higher than or beyond the roofline.

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  1. It produces more power than the home uses
  2. It extends higher than or beyond the roofline ✔
  3. It was installed by a licensed electrician

Why: Texas Property Code 202.010 says an association generally may not ban solar energy devices. It may restrict a roof-mounted device that extends higher than or beyond the roofline, among other listed conditions.

Huh, didn't know that: A 2025 Texas law clarified that solar roof tiles count as solar energy devices under this rule.

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Answer: It extends higher than or beyond the roofline. Texas Property Code 202.010 says an association generally may not ban solar energy devices. It may restrict a roof-mounted device that extends higher than or beyond the roofline, among other listed conditions.

  1. Texas Property Code Sec. 202.010 (text via texas.public.law mirror of statutes.capitol.texas.gov) texas.public.law/statutes/tex._prop._code_section_202.010
    if mounted on the roof of the home: (A) extends higher than or beyond the roofline
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. Texas Legislature: HB 431 (89R, 2025), enrolled text capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB00431F.htm
    The term includes a solar roof tile.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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