Solar Legislation Passed in Texas’s 89th Legislative Session
Three major solar-related laws that TXSES worked on getting passed in the last Texas legislative session went into effect on September 1, 2025. One was on streamlining solar permitting (SB 1202) and two were on consumer protection (SB 1697 & SB 1036). Details for each are laid out below. Permitting – SB 1202 Streamlines permitting […]
Protecting Yourself from the ‘Other Guys’ – Op-Ed by TXSES ED “Pete” Parsons
“There are a lot of great solar installers in the industry who provide reliable products to build affordable arrays with quality and skill. However, from time to time, we hear reports of the ‘other guys’ – the companies that are in it to make a quick buck and move on to the next sale.” TXSES […]
Choosing an Installer: 10 Things to Know
If you’re looking to install solar onto your home or business but feel
overwhelmed at the number of installer options available to you, TXSES is here
to help. We’ve put together a list of the top ten factors to consider when
making the decision on which installer to go with.
Solar Panel Consumer Information from TDLR
A company can sell a solar panel system without holding an electrical license from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), but the homeowner or business owner would need to find a licensed electrician to do the installation. Do not hire an unlicensed solar installer or unlicensed electrician to install your panels – your […]
How to Avoid Solar Scams!
Our friends at Austin Energy have details on their website to avoid being scammed.