Sam Houston Electric Cooperative is a not-for-profit, member-owned utility. Those who receive service from Sam Houston EC are consumer-members of the Co-op.
Start Service
Let us guide you through the easy process of establishing your electric service.
Would you like to start service at (please select one):
New to Sam Houston EC?
Welcome! See our New Member Resources for everything you need to know about being a member-owner.
Remember, we’re always here to help. Just contact us online, call, or come by. We look forward to serving you!
Establishing Credit
Creditworthiness must be established satisfactorily to the Co-op.
This applies to residential, commercial, and industrial applicants.
You may need to pay a deposit in some instances, such as when you are:
- Applying for service for the first time
- Reapplying after discontinuance of service
- Setting up temporary service, seasonal service, or weekend residences
See Sam Houston EC’s Deposit Policy for additional details:
Stop Service
If you are moving or otherwise choose to have your service disconnected, please contact our business office as soon as possible to arrange for disconnection and a final meter reading.
Reconnection After Disconnection
If your service is terminated, you may reestablish service when all amounts due to Sam Houston Electric Cooperative are paid.
Landlord Connect Program
Active Sam Houston EC members who own rental property may wish to participate in the Landlord Connect Program.
The program automatically puts service at a rental property back into the landlord’s name when a renter requests a disconnect.
The landlord will only accrue a $25 fee for transferring service from the tenant.
To participate in this program, please contact Sam Houston EC at (800) 458-0381 to fill out a Landlord Agreement and have your account set up as a Landlord/Tenant account.