Your Rights, Contracts & Avoiding Solar Scams in Texas

What is Texas SB 1036?

SB 1036 (2025) created the Texas Residential Solar Retailer Regulatory Act, now Chapter 1806 of the Occupations Code, overseen by TDLR. It requires specific contract terms and disclosures, gives buyers five business days to cancel, and since September 1, 2026 requires solar retailers and salespeople to be registered with TDLR. It also prohibits deceptive practices, such as misrepresenting incentives.

Sources: TDLR — Residential Solar Retailers knowledge base · TDLR — Residential Solar Retailers: What’s in effect when

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Can I cancel a solar contract in Texas?

Yes — Texas law gives you the right to cancel a residential solar contract without penalty by giving written notice on or before the fifth business day after signing. If a third-party lender financed it, the lender must cancel that loan when you cancel. The contract must explain how to send the notice.

Sources: TDLR — Residential Solar Retailers knowledge base

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How do I check if a solar salesperson is registered in Texas?

Use TDLR’s license search for residential solar retailers and salespeople, and ask for the registration numbers that must appear on the Texas solar disclosure form. Also ask which licensed electrical contractor will install the system. Registration has been required since September 1, 2026.

Sources: TDLR — Residential Solar Retailers: What’s in effect when

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What are common solar scams?

Red flags include "free government solar," claims you’ll get a federal tax credit on a 2026 purchase, pressure to sign the same day, refusing to leave paperwork, vague production promises, and anyone posing as your utility. Legitimate companies give you the TDLR disclosure form, a full contract copy and time to think. Texas’ five-business-day cancellation right exists for exactly this reason.

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What is the Texas solar disclosure form?

It’s a standardized TDLR form the solar salesperson must complete, sign with you and provide with the contract. It lists the retailer and salesperson registration numbers, whether the deal is financed (and whether a Truth-in-Lending disclosure was given), whether a lien can be placed on your home, whether battery storage is included, and the total payment obligation.

Sources: TDLR — Residential Solar Retailers knowledge base

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Can a solar company put a lien on my house?

Some financing arrangements involve a lien or a UCC fixture filing tied to the equipment, and the Texas disclosure form must say whether a lien can be placed on your home. That can affect refinancing or selling. Ask exactly what will be filed and how it is released.

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Do solar salespeople have to respect no-soliciting signs in Texas?

Yes — violating no-soliciting signs is among the prohibited acts under Texas’ solar retailer law. Legitimate companies respect your boundaries and never claim to be from your utility or the government. You can report concerns to TDLR.

Sources: TDLR — Residential Solar Retailers: What’s in effect when

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