Texas expanded solar consumer protections dramatically in 2025 with SB 1036, and the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA, Bus. & Com. Code § 17.41) remains one of the strongest in the country.
Cooling-Off Period Texas now provides a 5-business-day cooling-off period on solar contracts under SB 1036 (effective September 2025), longer than the federal 3-day rule.
Mandatory Disclosures SB 1036 requires solar installers to provide written disclosures covering total financed cost, APR, escalation, tax credit assumptions, and lien filings before signing.
TDLR Complaints Contracts signed after September 1, 2025 can be complained about through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, in addition to the Attorney General.
DTPA Remedies The DTPA allows economic damages, mental anguish damages, and treble damages for knowing violations, plus attorney fees.
Complaint Filing Complaints can be filed with the Texas Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division and TDLR.
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