Relating to the regulation by a property owners' association of the installation of solar roof tiles.
HB 431 clarifies that property owners' associations (POAs) cannot restrict the installation of solar roof tiles by explicitly including them in the legal definition of "solar energy device" under Texas Property Code. The bill amends Section 202.010(a)(2) to state that "solar roof tile" is part of the definition, aligning with existing tax code provisions. This change ensures POAs cannot impose blanket bans on solar roof tiles under their regulations, directly affecting homeowners and POAs managing residential communities. The bill is purely definitional and does not create new restrictions or requirements.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Signed May 29, 2025
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Engrossed
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Enrolled
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3 edits
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May 20, 2025
MINOR
This bill was finalized in its enrolled version with no substantive policy changes to the text. The primary differences are formatting improvements, including the addition of a digital accessibility statement, removal of draft annotations, and inclusion of certification signatures from legislative officers and the Governor.
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Added a statement confirming digital content on TLO has been updated to align with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.
Removed draft annotations and placeholder text (e.g., 'A BILL TO BE ENTITLED', 'A No. A431') that were present in the engrossed version.
Added certification signatures and dates for House and Senate passage, along with Governor approval, indicating the bill has been formally enacted.
Floor votes · House Apr 28, 2025
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
49
Key actions
15
Committee
11
May 20, 2025
Upper · Passed
Signed in the Senate
upper
May 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Signed in the House
lower
May 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate passage reported
lower
May 19, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendments
upper
May 15, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
May 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Committee
Referred to Business & Commerce
upper
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced
Received from the House
upper
Apr 29, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed
lower
Apr 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
Passed to engrossment
lower
Apr 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
Apr 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
Apr 2, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
3 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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