H.B. No. 431 amends the Property Code to clarify the definition of "solar energy device" by explicitly including "solar roof tile" within that definition. This change is intended to ensure that property owners' associations recognize solar roof tiles as a type of solar energy device, thereby regulating their installation in accordance with existing laws. The amendment aims to clarify rather than alter the current legal framework surrounding solar energy devices.

The bill will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds majority vote from both houses of the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will become effective on September 1, 2025. The passage of this bill reflects a growing recognition of the importance of solar energy solutions in residential settings and aims to facilitate their adoption by reducing potential regulatory barriers imposed by property owners' associations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Property Code 202.010 (Property Code 202)
House Committee Report: Property Code 202.010 (Property Code 202)
Engrossed: Property Code 202.010 (Property Code 202)
Senate Committee Report: Property Code 202.010 (Property Code 202)
Enrolled: Property Code 202.010 (Property Code 202)