To get service at a location where electric service has previously existed:
1. Fill out our online application for service. This is only available for locations that have had service with Sam Houston Electric Cooperative in the past.
Or, fill out and submit a paper Application for Membership
- Residential Application for Membership (PDF)
- Solicitud Residencial para Membresía (PDF)
- Commercial Application for Membership (PDF)*
Please note: Be sure to print this document on legal-size paper, or select “shrink to fit” when you print this document.
Your meter number can be found on the face of the meter. It begins with “99” and is 8 digits long. (Example: 99 000 000)
*When establishing a membership or account in the name of a commercial entity, the company must be a corporation, or articles of incorporation must be provided.
2. Provide a copy of your photo ID.
3. Pay a $25 connect fee ($75 if trip is required) and any required deposit to Sam Houston EC.
Application, copy of ID, connect fee, and deposit may be returned to any of our 3 Sam Houston EC office locations in person, by fax, or by mail. Documents can also be uploaded through our Service Request Form.
When the application is processed, you will receive a unique customer number. From that point forward, each account you establish as a member will always be associated with your unique customer number.
An Application for Membership is required for all new Sam Houston EC members.
Learn about myPrePay, which offers Sam Houston EC members electric service without deposits and reconnect fees.