New Solar Legislation in Texas is not so Helpful with POA Relations

Renewable energy got a nod from the Texas legislature before they wrapped up their most recent session. House Bill Number 362 was signed into law seemingly to support property owners who might be getting some resistance from their neighborhood's property owners' association (POA), also known as a homeowners' association (HOA).

The new law states directly that POAs cannot prevent solar installations as long as certain criteria are met:

• Installation must be on the roof or within the property's fence.
• Roof installations must be mounted parallel to the roof and cannot extend past the...