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In the City of Houston, solar panel work needs a permit, plan review may be required depending on the scope of work, and an inspection is required.
City of HoustonSolar Panel PermitChecked September 28, 2026. Knowledge base houston-permit-001.
Where there is no retail choice, ask your electric utility, co-op or city utility about selling extra on-site power.
Public Utility Commission of TexasSelling Excess Renewable PowerChecked September 28, 2026. Knowledge base statewide-buyback-008.
Much of Texas has retail electric choice, but not all of it. Electric cooperatives and city utilities offer choice only if they opt in.
Texas Legislative CouncilUtilities Code Chapter 39Checked September 28, 2026. Knowledge base statewide-choice-001.
The governing body of a city-owned electric utility decides when or if that utility will offer customer choice.
Texas Legislative CouncilUtilities Code Chapter 40Checked September 28, 2026. Knowledge base statewide-muni-opt-001.

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