Tarrant County, TX Solar Energy: HOA Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Tx Property Code
- TX Property Code 202.007 preempts HOA solar bans statewide
- 10 Percent Efficiencycost
- 10 percent efficiency/cost limit on aesthetic conditions
- Frontfacing Vs Rearfacing
- Front-facing vs rear-facing mounting can be conditioned
- 202010 Protects Composite
- 202.010 protects composite and reflective shingles
- Hb 3571 2021
- HB 3571 (2021) strengthened ACC transparency
Summary
TX Property Code 202.007 bars Tarrant County HOAs from banning solar. HOAs may impose limited aesthetic conditions but cannot reduce efficiency or raise cost by more than 10 percent. 202.010 protects shingles.
Sec. 202.010. REGULATION OF SOLAR ENERGY DEVICES. ... (b) Except as otherwise provided by Subsection (d), a property owners' association may not include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits or restricts a property owner from installing a solar energy device. (c) A provision that violates Subsection (b) is void. (d) A property owners' association may include or enforce a provision in a dedicatory instrument that prohibits a solar energy device that: (1) as adjudicated by a court: (A) threatens the public health or safety; or (B) violates a law.
Full Breakdown
007 provides strong statewide preemption of HOA restrictions on solar energy devices. 107 (including solar panels, solar water heaters, and related equipment). HOAs may impose reasonable aesthetic conditions IF those conditions do not substantially reduce the estimated annual production (generally interpreted to mean no more than 10 percent efficiency reduction) and do not increase total cost by more than 10 percent. Permitted conditions may include requiring installation on the rear or side roof facing when the front-facing position is visible from the street and there is sufficient unshaded area elsewhere, requiring the panel frames to match roof color, and prohibiting conduit and wiring that are not concealed or painted to match.
Ground-mount systems may be conditioned on screening or location on non-prominent areas of the lot. 010 further protects composite shingles and reflective or energy-efficient roofing. 00505) and can sue for declaratory and injunctive relief plus attorneys fees. HB 3571 (2021) strengthened ACC transparency and notice rules.
Violations & Fines
HOAs that prohibit solar in violation of 202.007 can be sued by owners in Tarrant County District Court. Prevailing owners are typically entitled to recover attorneys fees under 202.007 and 209. Blanket bans are particularly vulnerable. HOAs found to be imposing conditions that exceed the 10 percent efficiency or cost thresholds face the same exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my Tarrant County HOA require solar on the rear roof only?
Can my HOA deny solar outright?
Sources & Official References
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