How to Cancel a Solar Contract in Texas (2026 Guide)
Texas passed a major residential solar sales law in 2025 after years of complaints about door-to-door solar sales. Which rules apply to you depends on when you signed.
Your right to cancel in Texas
- For residential solar contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025, Texas law (SB 1036) gives you 5 business days to cancel without penalty.
- The contract must state the last day you can cancel and give a mailing or email address for your notice. If it doesn't, you can cancel by any reasonable written method.
- If a separate lender financed the system, the contract must require the lender to cancel the loan when you cancel.
- For contracts signed before September 1, 2025, the general 3-business-day home solicitation rule usually applies.
Texas solar rules to know
- Solar retailers and salespeople must register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) starting September 1, 2026.
- Installation must be done by a licensed electrical contractor named in the agreement, and the contract must say who will get permits and utility interconnection approval.
- Salespeople may not make false or misleading statements or suggest they are with your utility or the government. Penalties are higher when a person over 65 is harmed.
Missed the deadline?
You may still have options, such as a buyout, a transfer when you sell, or a claim if the sale involved misrepresentation. Read how to cancel a solar contract and signs you were misled. If your payment rises every year, try our solar payment calculator.
Where to complain in Texas
| Agency | For |
|---|---|
| Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation | Solar retailers and salespeople |
| Texas Attorney General, Consumer Protection | Deceptive sales practices |
| Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | Problems with a solar loan or lender |
See also: how to file a complaint that gets a response.
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This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and their application depends on your contract and the facts of your sale. Talk to a licensed attorney in Texas.