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  1. Submit membership application
    1. Membership app
  2. Submit new construction application
    1. New construction app
  3. Construction specs
    1. Permanent residence
    2. Mobile home
    3. Temporary or seasonal structures
    4. Non-Residential permanent service
    5. Meter loop/roof jack spec sheet
  4. Provide document, page or volume number to land deed
  5. Schedule appointment with our staking team
    1. Email info/ contact info
    2. Route of line is established, right of way easement is signed, and cost of construction is relayed
  6. Submit all paperwork with construction payment
    1. Allow approximately 30 working days for completion
  7. Powerline is built!
    1. Meter loops available for purchase If Meter loop is purchased though the Co-op, it will be installed along with any/all construction.
    2. Service is left hot with main disconnect OFF

      HOTEC Meter Loops:
    • Underground Meter Loop Spec Sheet
    • Overhead Meter Loop Spec Sheet
  8. Temporary services
    1. Contractor/builder is responsible for providing temporary service pole
    2. Service will be left hot with main disconnect OFF
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Heart of Texas Electric Cooperative Inc. was incorporated in 1937 to provide electricity to rural areas of Central Texas. The co-op has more than 17,000 members and over 23,000 meters served by nearly 4,000 miles of line. The service territory of the cooperative spans across the following counties: Bell, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, Hamilton, McLennan and Milam.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Career Opportunities
    • Service Territory
    • Texas Cooperatives
    • About Touchstone Energy Cooperatives
    • Cooperative Principles
    • Non-Discrimination Statement
  • Member Services
    • Co-op Connections Savings
    • Touchstone Energy Savings
    • Texas Co-op Power
    • Safety
      • Electrical Safety Checklist
      • Safety Quiz
      • Storm Center
      • Outage Reporting
  • New Service
    • 911 County Coordinator's Phone List
    • New Construction Application
    • New Construction Check List
    • New Construction
      • Permanent Residence
      • Mobile Homes
      • Temporary or Seasonal Structures
      • Non-Residential Permanent Structure
      • Underground Single Phase 200 or 320 AMP
      • 200 Amp Meter Loop Spec Sheet
      • 320 Amp Meter Pedestal
  • Billing Options
    • Payment Assistance
    • Rates
    • Payment Locations
  • Forms
  • Programs
    • Distributed Generation
    • Capital Credits
    • Energy Tips
    • Operation Round Up
    • Rebates
    • Rural Friends ACRE
    • Teacher Mini-Grant
    • Youth Tour & Scholarships