Because "solar" is a way of describing an electrical system that runs off of a certain source of electricity all electrical codes and laws apply to "solar" just like they apply to coal, oil, nuclear, hydro, windfarm or bicycle with alternator means of producing electricity. I think what you are getting hung up on is the differentiation between on grid and off grid and the governments perceived scope of authority. There is a fine line that solar able to be claimed as "off grid" does not fall under the authority for government legislation but like every other issue at some point I believe that freedom will be stolen from the people under the guise of safety. However you are right that right now if you produce and build your own electrical system completely separate from the grid and not tied in mostly you are free from being governed by their 1200+chapters of electrical laws. However it sounds like people are getting hit with some structural laws when they mount panels on the roof so be aware of that also. Also if in the future Texas does bring off grid into the fold your system will be "grandfathered" in most likely, but if anything should break down on that system then under law all things grandfathered must be brought into code compliance at that point and depending on how badly out of compliance this could very well mean replacing the whole or major parts of the system.Right that was not it. I am trying to locate any law/rule/regulation related to solar for the state of Texas.
Can you point to one state law regarding solar? So far solar is only mentioned as regards to HOA limits, as far as I can find.