Texas Property Code
§ 202.019 — STANDBY ELECTRIC GENERATORS
PR § 202.019Title 11. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS · Ch. 202. CONSTRUCTION AND ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Statute text
View on source(a)In this section, "standby electric generator" means a device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy and is:
(1)powered by natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, diesel fuel, biodiesel fuel, or hydrogen;
(2)fully enclosed in an integral manufacturer-supplied sound attenuating enclosure;
(3)connected to the main electrical panel of a residence by a manual or automatic transfer switch; and
(4)rated for a generating capacity of not less than seven kilowatts.
(b)Except as provided by this section, a property owners' association may not adopt or enforce a dedicatory instrument provision that prohibits, restricts, or has the effect of prohibiting or restricting an owner from owning, operating, installing, or maintaining a permanently installed standby electric generator.
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Legislative history
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1014 (H.B. 939), Sec. 1, eff. June 19, 2015.