S.B. No. 1626
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of
  solar energy devices in a residential subdivision.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 202.010(a), Property Code, is amended by
  adding Subdivision (1-a) to read as follows:
               (1-a)  "Residential unit" means a structure or part of
  a structure intended for use as a single residence and that is:
                     (A)  a single-family house; or
                     (B)  a separate living unit in a duplex, a
  triplex, or a quadplex.
         SECTION 2.  Section 202.010(f), Property Code, is amended to
  read as follows:
         (f)  During the development period for a development with
  fewer than 51 planned residential units, the declarant may prohibit
  or restrict a property owner from installing a solar energy device.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2015.
 
 
 
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1626 passed the Senate on
  April 27, 2015, by the following vote:  Yeas 28, Nays 2.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1626 passed the House on
  May 12, 2015, by the following vote:  Yeas 136, Nays 8,
  two present not voting.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
 
  Approved:
 
  ______________________________ 
              Date
 
 
  ______________________________ 
            Governor