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For locations where no electric service has previously existed.

New Membership
If you are applying for new membership and electric service, it is necessary to submit a completed and signed application. You may pick up an application at any of our three office locations or download a copy from our website. If you prefer, we can send an application to you via fax or mail. Simply return your completed application to any of our three offices in person, by fax or by mail.

A $75 connection charge and a non-refundable $150 construction-in-aid charge for the electric service must be paid before service is extended to your home or business.

Application Form

Deposit Policy

Line Extension Policy

Rate Information

The following information will be helpful in expediting your new construction service request, whether you are a new member or you’ve had service with us for years.

• Contact information
  (name, address, phone numbers, social security number, driver's license number)
• Location information
  • Community name
  • Subdivision, lot number, block, section
  • Street
  • Closest neighbor
  • Distance from nearest existing electric pole
  • Is the closest pole on same side of street?
  • County (click here for permit requirement information)
• Will the permanent service be underground or overhead?
• Is the meter loop ready?

Current Members
If you are currently a member and have, or have previously had electric service with Sam Houston EC, there are several options available to you for requesting service for new construction.

1. Call any Sam Houston EC office, and a Member Services Representative (MSR) will collect the necessary information and assist you in setting up your new service account.



2. Come to any of our three office locations and apply for new service in person.



3. Or, you may choose to apply online. After you have completed the Electric Service Request Form, the information that you provided will be processed by a Member Services Representative. If additional information is required, an MSR will contact you.