CAM Solar Inc. is a San Antonio-based solar panel company now facing a state civil lawsuit after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit on May 21, 2026, alleging the company engaged in systematic deceptive sales practices against residential customers statewide.
The Office of the Attorney General opened its formal investigation into solar company fraud in April 2026 following the accumulation of more than 100 consumer complaints specifically targeting CAM Solar. The May 2026 lawsuit alleges seven categories of violation under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), which prohibits false, misleading, and unconscionable acts in consumer transactions.
Seven Alleged Violations
According to the OAG petition, CAM Solar told prospective customers their electricity bills would drop significantly, promising savings that either never materialized or were far below what the company represented. The company is also accused of installing solar systems that were defective or failed to function at all, then ignoring service requests from customers whose systems stopped working.
The lawsuit further alleges CAM Solar withheld material information from buyers, including the existence of warranty and maintenance fees that consumers only discovered after signing contracts. The company also allegedly misrepresented which of its customers qualified for federal and state solar tax credits, a benefit that can represent thousands of dollars in claimed value. In cases where systems completely failed, the AG alleges CAM Solar still held consumers liable under their financing agreements.
Panels Detached, Damaged Neighboring Property
One complaint documented in the AG investigation describes a particularly serious installation failure: solar panels detached from a consumer's roof less than one year after installation. The collapse caused damage not only to the homeowner's property but also to a neighboring property. The OAG cited the incident as evidence of the company's disregard for proper installation standards.
"This solar panel company lied to and deceived Texans with its fraudulent and deceptive sales tactics," Attorney General Paxton said in the agency's announcement. The OAG stated it will continue investigating additional solar companies operating in Texas.
What the AG Is Asking the Court to Do
The lawsuit seeks a permanent injunction to shut down CAM Solar's unlawful sales practices, full restitution for every affected Texas consumer, and civil penalties for each individual DTPA violation. The OAG's full petition has been filed in court and is publicly available.
How Texans Can File a Complaint
Texas consumers who purchased solar panels from CAM Solar and experienced false savings promises, failed systems, hidden fees, or ignored service calls can file a complaint directly with the OAG Consumer Protection Division at texasattorneygeneral.gov/consumer-protection or by calling 1-800-621-0508. Documenting your contract, financing agreement, and any correspondence with the company before filing will strengthen the complaint.
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