Texas Solar Cancellation Expands Free Resource Library

Texas Solar Cancellation has expanded its free statewide resource library to help homeowners navigate the complexities of residential solar agreements. The library, which was announced on September 11, 2026, covers a range of topics, including Senate Bill 1036, the five-day cancellation right, claims under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and guidance on high-pressure sales tactics.

The organization has also included city-specific guides for major Texas cities, a full Spanish-language version, and dedicated guidance for adult children assisting elderly parents. The library is designed to provide homeowners with clear, plain-language information to help them understand their agreements and compare them with the protections that have been put in place since the passage of SB 1036.

Senate Bill 1036, which took effect on September 1, 2025, introduced several new regulations for residential solar sales and leases. These include oversight by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), a statutory five-business-day right to cancel a new contract, and a requirement that any affiliated loan be canceled if the underlying contract is canceled. The bill was enacted in response to growing concerns about solar fraud and misleading sales practices.

In addition to the new regulations, the Texas Attorney General's office has launched a broad investigation into residential solar sales practices. The investigation, which began in April 2026 after receiving over 100 consumer complaints, has already resulted in at least one lawsuit under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The office has stated that the investigation is ongoing.

Texas Solar Cancellation's expanded resource library is aimed at helping homeowners with older contracts understand their agreements in light of the new protections. The organization notes that many of the calls they receive are from homeowners who discovered, a year or two after signing, that the loan or lease did not match what they were told at the time of purchase.

The library includes a general, plain-language guide for homeowners whose solar installer or financing company has closed. It covers what typically happens to a loan, warranty, and any lien on the equipment. The organization has also provided city-specific guides for Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, Arlington, Corpus Christi, McAllen, and Plano. A full Spanish-language version of the core cancellation guide is available for Texas's Spanish-speaking homeowners.

For homeowners who need more detailed guidance, Texas Solar Cancellation offers a no-cost review process. Homeowners can share their solar agreement and related documents, and the organization will help them understand what those documents say in plain language. If a legal issue is present, the organization will connect the homeowner with an independent attorney licensed in Texas for a legal review. It is important to note that Texas Solar Cancellation is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice or legal representation.

The organization emphasizes that homeowners should not stop paying their solar loans without consulting a qualified attorney. The decision to stop payments should be made based on individual circumstances and legal advice.

In summary, the expanded resource library from Texas Solar Cancellation aims to empower homeowners to understand their residential solar agreements and the protections now in place. The library covers a wide range of topics, including city-specific guides, a Spanish-language version, and guidance for adult children helping elderly parents. This resource is particularly valuable in light of the new regulations and ongoing investigations into solar sales practices.