Texas Property Code 202.019 prevents HOAs from prohibiting electric vehicle charging stations at a homeowner's dwelling. Owners across Texas may install Level 2 chargers in their garages or driveways subject only to reasonable conditions.
Texas Property Code Section 202.019 voids HOA covenants that prohibit or unreasonably restrict the installation or use of an EV charging device for a homeowner's personal vehicle. The charger must be installed at the owner's expense, comply with applicable safety codes and manufacturer specifications, and be located in the owner's garage, designated parking space, or limited common area. HOAs may require the homeowner to carry liability insurance and to be responsible for damage. Texas also adopts the National Electrical Code through state and local building codes, governing the wiring and inspection of new EVSE installations.
HOAs that enforce void EV-charger bans can be sued; courts may award injunctive relief, actual damages, attorney's fees, and a civil penalty up to $1,000 per violation.
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Stafford, TX
Stafford does not publish a dedicated municipal 'quiet hours' chapter the way many Texas cities do. Day-to-day noise enforcement in the city relies on two la...
Stafford, TX
Stafford requires swimming pools to be enclosed by compliant barriers with self-closing, self-latching gates to prevent accidental access by children.
Stafford, TX
Stafford requires building permits for new fences and major fence replacements, with applications reviewed for height, location, and material compliance with...
Stafford, TX
Stafford limits residential fence heights, with stricter rules along front yards and corner-lot sight triangles to preserve visibility and neighborhood chara...
Stafford, TX
Stafford requires property owners to keep lots clear of high weeds, brush, and rubbish that create fire or health nuisances, enforced through the General Cod...
Stafford, TX
Stafford prohibits the possession, sale, and use of fireworks anywhere within city limits, with exceptions only for permitted professional public displays ap...
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