Texas Property Code §202.010 prohibits HOAs from banning solar panels. HOAs may restrict placement if panels extend above roofline, are ground-mounted above fence height, or are not in approved color tones (silver, bronze, black). Prior HOA approval may be required.
Texas Property Code Section 202.010 protects Grand Prairie homeowners' right to install solar energy devices. HOAs cannot prohibit or restrict solar panel installation outright. However, HOAs retain limited authority to: require prior approval before installation, restrict panels to approved color tones (silver, bronze, or black), prohibit ground-mounted panels that extend above the fence line, prohibit panels that extend higher than the roofline or don't conform to roof slope, and require professional installation to protect warranties. HOAs cannot mandate specific panel brands, require changes that void manufacturer warranties, or designate panel placement that reduces output by more than 10%. The Texas Solar Rights laws supersede any conflicting HOA CC&Rs.
HOA restrictions that violate §202.010 are void and unenforceable. Homeowners may file complaints with the attorney general.
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