Texas Association of Counties
10/12/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 10/12/2026 14:13
Can counties impose solar project moratoriums
| "Citizens are asking our commissioners court to adopt a moratorium on solar farms in our county. Do counties have that authority?" |
Can a county adopt and enforce a moratorium regarding commercial solar projects?
No. The Texas Attorney General opined that a county commissioners court possesses certain authority that could impact a particular facility, which is a fact-based question. However, the commissioners court lacks statutory authority to adopt a moratorium that fully encompasses the "siting, construction, installation, operation, permitting, and licensing" of a solar facility.
For additional information regarding this and other questions, see our Keeping the County Scenic publication and Economic Development webpage.
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