Land Use & Zoning
Texas Property Code Chapter 202 limits the authority of residential property owners associations to restrict the display of which items?
AHoliday decorations during November and December only
BSolar panels, rain barrels, U.S./Texas flags, political signs, religious symbols, and drought-resistant landscaping✓ Correct
CCommercial vehicles in driveways
DExterior paint colors outside approved palettes
Explanation
Texas Property Code Chapter 202 limits HOA authority to restrict certain property owner rights. Specifically, HOAs generally cannot prohibit: solar panels, rain barrels/rainwater harvesting, U.S. and Texas flags, political signs (within specified election periods), religious symbols, drought-resistant landscaping, and certain energy-efficient improvements.
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