What Does Texas Solar Contract
Review Actually Cost?
Cost is the #1 question Texas homeowners ask before submitting an intake. This page explains the three main paths — going it alone, hiring an hourly attorney directly, and using a fixed-fee intake service — and what each typically costs. The intake itself is free. If a matter is accepted by the law firm partner, the fee is disclosed up front before the homeowner agrees to anything.
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The Three Cost Paths for Texas
Homeowners
Path 1: Going It Alone (DIY)
The homeowner researches Texas DTPA, SB 1036, the Home Solicitation Transactions Act, and federal TILA on their own; assembles documentation; drafts a §17.505 60-day pre-suit notice; and either sends the notice or files a complaint with the Texas OAG.
Direct out-of-pocket cost: minimal. The §17.505 pre-suit notice can be sent for the cost of certified mail. OAG complaints at oag.my.texas.gov are free.
Real cost (time and risk): meaningful. Texas DTPA and consumer protection law has technical procedural requirements — the 60-day pre-suit notice must contain specific elements; the statute of limitations is unforgiving; TILA rescission has specific notice requirements; SB 1036 cancellation procedures have specific delivery requirements. A homeowner who gets a procedural step wrong may forfeit rights they otherwise had. DIY can work in cases inside the SB 1036 5-business-day window where the homeowner simply needs to send written notice to the cancellation address in the contract — that is a structured action. DIY for anything outside the cancellation window is substantially harder.
Path 2: Hiring a Texas Consumer Protection Attorney Directly
The homeowner uses the State Bar of Texas referral service at texasbar.com or independently identifies a qualified consumer protection attorney. Direct engagement gives maximum control over attorney selection.
Typical billing structure: hourly billing. Texas consumer protection attorneys commonly charge $300+ per hour. Some bill higher — $400, $500, or more per hour depending on experience and firm size. Most require a retainer up front, often $5,000 to $15,000 depending on the matter.
Real cost: unpredictable. The total bill depends on how the matter develops — what the solar company does in response to the pre-suit notice, whether the matter resolves at the notice stage, whether it goes to litigation, how much discovery is needed. Hourly engagements can cost anywhere from $3,000 (for a matter that resolves quickly at the notice stage) to $50,000+ (for a matter that goes through litigation). The homeowner bears that variability.
Path 3: Fixed-Fee Engagement Through an Intake Service
Texas Solar Cancellation is a marketing and intake service that collects and organizes Texas homeowners’ documentation and connects qualifying matters to a lawyer. The intake is free. If the law firm accepts the matter, the homeowner enters a fixed-fee engagement directly with the firm.
Fixed-fee structure: the fee is disclosed up front. The homeowner knows the total legal cost before agreeing to anything. No hourly billing, no surprise increases mid-matter, no contingency on outcome.
Why fixed-fee matters: solar cancellation work has historically been done either by hourly attorneys (where costs can balloon unpredictably) or by contingency-fee firms (which take a percentage of any recovery). The fixed-fee model lets a homeowner know the full legal cost in advance — which is particularly valuable for matters where the recovery is uncertain or where the goal is simply to resolve the contract.
The Four Types of Texas Solar Contracts
(and Why They Matter)
Cancellation rights and remedies depend on which type of contract a Texas homeowner signed. The four most common are summarized below.
Solar Lease
Why Texas homeowners want out
Solar Loan
Why Texas homeowners want out
Solar PPA
Why Texas homeowners want out
Cash Purchase
Why Texas homeowners want out
Texas Solar Cancellation collects information about all four contract types during intake. The contract type determines which Texas and federal laws may apply, and an attorney reviews that combination as part of the legal review.
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Cost Comparison at a Glance
Path
Going It Alone (DIY)
Direct Hourly Attorney
Fixed-Fee
Up-Front Cost
Cost of certified mail; OAG complaints free
$5,000–$15,000 retainer typical; $300+/hour ongoing
Free intake; fixed fee disclosed up front if matter accepted
Predictability
High predictability on cost; high risk of procedural mistakes
Low — total cost depends on case development
High — fee known before engagement
Best For
SB 1036 cancellation inside the 5-business-day window; simple complaint filing
Complex matters with high recovery potential; homeowners with budget flexibility
Texas homeowners who want known cost and structured intake process
These cost ranges are general orientation only. Actual costs depend on the specific matter, the attorney or firm engaged, and how the situation develops. Specific fee structures should be confirmed directly with any service the homeowner is considering.
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What Affects the Cost of a Texas Solar Matter
Whichever path the homeowner chooses, certain factors meaningfully affect cost:
Documentation Completeness
A homeowner who has the original contract, financing paperwork, sales emails, marketing materials, production reports, and utility bills already organized makes any review faster and cheaper. A homeowner who has none of the documentation requires the attorney to reconstruct the record — which takes time.
Whether the Matter Is Inside a Cancellation Window
Inside the SB 1036 5-business-day window, the federal 3-day cooling-off window, the Home Solicitation Act 3-business-day window, or the TILA rescission window, cancellation may be doable through written notice rather than litigation. Outside the windows, cancellation generally requires legal grounds — which requires more substantive review and more cost.
Whether the Solar Company Is Cooperative
Some solar companies, after receiving a §17.505 pre-suit notice, make a reasonable settlement offer. Matters that resolve at the notice stage cost meaningfully less than matters that proceed to litigation. The homeowner cannot control which way a particular solar company will respond, but the company’s cooperation level meaningfully affects total cost.
Whether the Installer Is in Bankruptcy
If the installer is in Chapter 11 (Sunnova, SunPower, Freedom Forever, and others), claims may need to be filed in the bankruptcy court — adding procedural complexity. Bankruptcy proceedings have their own deadlines and procedural requirements that may add cost.
Whether Multiple Parties Are Involved
A simple matter against one solar installer is straightforward. A matter involving the installer, a separate finance company (Mosaic, GoodLeap, Sunlight Financial), a UCC-1 lienholder, and a manufacturer adds parties and complexity. More parties generally means more cost.
What the Fixed-Fee Engagement Includes
When a matter is accepted, the fixed-fee engagement is direct between the homeowner and the law firm. Typical scope includes:
- Initial document review and legal analysis
- Preparation of any required pre-suit notices (e.g., §17.505 DTPA notice)
- Communications with the solar company and any related parties
- Negotiation toward resolution
- Filing of any proofs of claim in installer bankruptcy proceedings, if applicable
- Coordination with the homeowner’s other professionals (real estate agent, tax preparer) if relevant
Specific scope and fee are confirmed in the written engagement letter between the homeowner and the law firm before the engagement begins. The engagement letter is the controlling document — what is and is not included is specified there, not on this page.
What the Intake Itself Costs
Nothing. Submitting the intake form is free. The intake form asks about contract type, the company, the date of sale, and what was promised. The intake process collects and organizes the homeowner’s documentation. The documentation may be reviewed by a qualified law firm during the intake review process. No payment is required at the intake stage.
If the matter meets initial criteria and the law firm accepts it, the law firm presents the fixed-fee engagement terms in writing. The homeowner decides whether to engage. Nothing is owed unless and until the homeowner signs the engagement letter with the law firm.
IMPORTANT: Do Not Stop Making Payments Without Legal Advice
Continuing to make payments on a solar lease, loan, or PPA is generally the safest course of action until a qualified Texas-licensed attorney has reviewed the homeowner’s documents and provided specific advice. Stopping payments without legal advice may result in default, damage to credit, collections, or other consequences. The decision to stop making payments must only be considered under advice and representation of a qualified attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions come up most often during Texas homeowner intakes. They are general information only and not legal advice.
What is the actual fixed fee?
The specific fixed fee depends on the matter and is disclosed in writing before the homeowner agrees to anything. Texas Solar Cancellation does not set the fee — the law firm does. The fee is presented in the engagement letter before the engagement begins.
Is the intake really free?
Yes. Submitting the intake form is free. The intake process collects and organizes documentation. No payment is required at the intake stage. Payment, if any, is between the homeowner and the law firm under a written engagement letter — and only if the homeowner chooses to engage after seeing the fixed-fee terms.
What if my matter is not accepted by the law firm?
If the matter does not meet initial criteria for legal review, the homeowner is informed and the intake process ends. No fee is owed. The homeowner remains free to consult other Texas consumer protection attorneys directly through the State Bar of Texas referral service (texasbar.com) or to file a complaint directly with the OAG (oag.my.texas.gov).
Can I recover the fee back from the solar company?
Texas DTPA §17.50 allows attorney’s fees to the prevailing party. Whether and how much may be recoverable depends on the outcome of the specific matter. The fixed fee is paid up front; whether the homeowner recovers any of it back through the legal action is a separate question that depends on the matter.
How does the fixed-fee model differ from contingency?
Contingency fees take a percentage of any recovery — typically 33–40% of the gross recovery. The fixed-fee model charges a defined amount regardless of recovery. For a matter where the recovery is uncertain (or where the goal is simply to resolve the contract rather than recover money damages), the fixed-fee model is generally more cost-predictable. For matters with very large potential recoveries, contingency may produce a different math.
What if the matter takes longer than expected?
The fixed fee is fixed. If the matter develops in ways that take longer than expected, the homeowner does not pay additional fees beyond the scope agreed in the engagement letter. The engagement letter specifies what is included in the scope; matters that fall outside the scope (e.g., separate litigation, new parties added) may require a separate scope-of-work amendment, which is also disclosed in writing if it comes up.
What if I am within the SB 1036 5-business-day cancellation window?
If the homeowner is within the SB 1036 5-business-day window, cancellation can typically be done by sending written notice to the cancellation address in the contract — no legal engagement required. The DIY path is appropriate inside the window for most homeowners.
Is there a payment plan if I cannot pay the full fee up front?
Payment terms are between the homeowner and the law firm under the engagement letter. Any payment plan options are disclosed in writing before the engagement begins.
What if my contract value is small — is it still worth the fee?
That is a judgment the homeowner makes after seeing the fixed-fee terms. Some Texas solar matters involve total contract values well into six figures (over a 20–25 year lease term). Others involve smaller amounts. Whether the fee is worth it depends on the specific contract value, the strength of the legal grounds, and the homeowner’s preferences.
Are there other costs besides the law firm fee?
Possible additional costs may include court filing fees if litigation is filed, expert witness fees in some matters, and the cost of certified mail for service of notices. These are typically minimal compared to the legal fee but should be confirmed in the engagement letter.
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