Termination of Service

Your electric service may be disconnected after proper notice for the following reasons:

  • Failure to pay an outstanding bill in full within 30 days of issuance or failure to meet the terms
    of a deferred payment plan;
    Violation of Sam Houston Electric Cooperative’s rules for the use of service in such a manner
    that interferes with the service of others, or the operation of nonstandard equipment provided
    that the Cooperative attempts to notify you of the problem and allows you to remedy the
    situation; or
  • Failure to comply with Sam Houston Electric Cooperative’s deposit and/or fee requirements.

Sam Houston Electric Cooperative may disconnect service at once and without notice:

  • In instances of bypassing or tampering with meters or equipment or other instances of
    diversion; or
    Where a dangerous condition exists; or
  • If a service was reconnected using a payment method that has insufficient funds