Advocacy

ADVOCACY THROUGH GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

On behalf of all Texas Roofing Contractors, RCAT'S Government Relations Committee serves as an advocate at our State's Capital and fights to defend your business from harmful legislation and to develop public policy solutions designed to safeguard and advance your business interests.

RCAT PAC
One of the most important actions you can take to positively influence decision-makers at the Texas Capitol is to invest in the RCAT PAC.

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ROOFING DAY IN AUSTIN
During legislative session years, roofing professionals gather in Austin to advocate for our industry. Together, we can make a difference!
Our 2025 event was a great success. We hope to see you in 2027.

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Let your voice be heard by our elected officials. Join our grassroots advocacy network today and be a leader of change for the industry.

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SAFE ROOFS OVER TEXAS
An initiative with the sole mission of raising public awareness about the widespread effects of roofing fraud, how to avoid falling victim, and how we can protect Texas consumers.

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The 2025 89th Legislature Session is Underway

RCAT Legislative priorities during this session (click on the bill number links below to see details):
HB 3344 (Curry) – Licensure for Roofing Contractors in Texas
Protecting homeowners and leveling the playing ﬁeld for reputable contractors.
• Creates a state license for reroofing contractors through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), promoting professionalism and accountability in the industry.
• Establishes fair standards including insurance, bonding, and advertising disclosures—similar to existing requirements for electricians, plumbers, and HVAC professionals.
• Empowers law-abiding contractors by ensuring fly-by-night operators can't undercut bids through fraud or substandard work.
• Enhances transparency and consumer trust with a searchable online database of licensed roofing contractors.
• Protects property owners by requiring written contracts with clear cancellation terms and license disclosure.

SB 2020 (Campbell) / HB 3089 (Tepper) – Repeal of Sales Tax on Commercial Property Renovations
Encourages investment in existing Texas infrastructure by removing disincentives for renovation.
• Repeals the sales and use tax on real property repair and remodeling services for non-residential
(commercial and industrial) buildings.
• Removes a discriminatory tax penalty on renovation, which currently makes it more expensive to improve existing structures than to build new ones.
• Promotes economic development, property reinvestment, and revitalization of aging commercial buildings across Texas.
• Modernizes the tax code to reflect the real-world costs of property maintenance and improvement, especially in underserved or older business districts.
• Levels the playing field for contractors and developers by encouraging adaptive reuse and long-term investment in Texas real estate.

SB 1036 (Zaffirini) – Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act
Protecting homeowners and contractors from deceptive solar sales practices.
• Requires registration of residential solar sales companies and individual salespersons with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
• Establishes standardized contracts and mandatory disclosures to ensure homeowners receive clear, accurate information about costs, financing, and installation.
• Prohibits deceptive practices such as impersonating utility companies, misleading claims about energy savings, and signing consumers into long-term contracts without full understanding.
• Guarantees a 5-day cancellation period for solar sales agreements, helping prevent high-pressure or fraudulent sales.
• Creates enforcement tools including civil penalties, refund authority, and enhanced penalties when seniors are targeted.

SB 2864 (Creighton) – BIPV Clarity Bill, Building Integrated Photovoltaics Installation
Modernizing regulations to reﬂect new solar rooﬁng technologies.
• Clarifies that roofing contractors may install photovoltaic roofing materials (BIPV) without needing an electrical license—so long as they do not connect the product to the building’s electrical system.
• Prevents cities from overregulating BIPV roofing installations, ensuring that roofing contractors can make homes watertight promptly—which is especially critical after storms.
• Distinguishes between roof installation and electrical connection, streamlining permitting and preserving safety by ensuring only licensed electricians connect BIPV systems to a structure's electrical system.
• Resolves regulatory confusion that has led to inconsistent enforcement, permitting delays, and contractor penalties in cities across Texas.
• Supports innovation and energy choice by enabling broader adoption of BIPV products, benefitting homeowners, contractors, and Texas’ distributed energy goals.

TO KEEP TRACK OF BILLS OR ACCESS LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION FOR THIS OR PREVIOUS SESSIONS, VISIT TEXAS LEGISLATURE ONLINE (TLO). TLO IS A COMPREHENSIVE PUBLIC RESOURCE THAT ENABLES USERS TO SEARCH FOR BILLS, CREATE PERSONAL BILL TRACKING LISTS, AND VIEW COMMITTEE INFORMATION AND CALENDARS. TLO ALSO INCLUDES BILL INFORMATION FROM PREVIOUS SESSIONS AND HELPFUL RESOURCES, SUCH AS THE TEXAS STATUTES.

CLICK HERE TO FIND THE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES FOR YOUR DISTRICT.

RCAT ROOFING DAY IN AUSTIN 2025

RCAT's Biannual Roofing Day in Austin was held at the Capitol April 3, 2025 and was great success! Our 40 industry leaders in attendance had the opportunity to hear from Representative Pat Curry on his path to becoming a legislator and the importance of advocacy as well as receiving an update on RCAT’s priority bills from David White, RCAT's lobbyist (see full list above).

After the speaking portion of the agenda, attendees spent the day meeting with over 25 legislative offices to talk about the priority bills and share their experiences as roofing contractors in Texas.

RCAT IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF NRCA'S ROOFING DAY IN WASHINGTON D.C

Roofing Day in D.C. 2023 was held April 18-19, 2023 with more than 220 attendees representing 33 states and the District of Columbia. Participants took to Capitol Hill to discuss workforce challenges, pro-business tax policy and funding for the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office. RCAT's President, Ty Smith and Treasurer, Jeanne Curtis were among those in attendance. They met with key industry leaders and several lawmakers including Senator Ted Cruz during the event.

“As the roofing industry faces ongoing challenges, it is more important than ever for industry professionals to interact with lawmakers face-to-face to share information and concerns, and that’s exactly what happened here,” says McKay Daniels, NRCA’s CEO. “In one day, roofing professionals attended more than 170 meetings with congressional leaders and their staff. Thank you to all who attended this significant event.”

Read more about the event on NRCA's site HERE