Texas Property Code Section 202.010 strongly protects a homeowner's right to install solar energy devices. HOAs in El Paso cannot prohibit solar panels but may impose reasonable restrictions on placement that do not increase installation cost by more than 10%, decrease system efficiency by more than 10%, or prevent installation on a roof facing within 45 degrees of due south. The state law overrides any conflicting HOA deed restrictions or covenants.
The Texas solar access law (Property Code Sec. 202.010) applies to all property owners associations. HOAs may require that panels not extend beyond the roofline and may regulate ground-mounted systems in common areas. However, they cannot effectively ban rooftop solar through unreasonable aesthetic or placement requirements.
HOA restrictions that violate Texas Property Code Sec. 202.010 are void and unenforceable. Homeowners may challenge unreasonable restrictions through the court system.
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