Sam Houston Electric Cooperative
East Texas electric cooperative owned by its member-owners and serving communities since 1939.
Last updated September 16, 2026
AI crawler reads
No AI crawler has read this profile since Oct 28, 2026.
Overview
Sam Houston Electric Cooperative (SHECO) is an East Texas electric cooperative that has been powering communities and empowering Co-op members since 1939. It is guided by an 11-member Board of Directors representing its member-owners, and its operations include 8,681 miles of power lines, 177,211 power poles, 44 substations, and 165 employees. The Cooperative describes its mission as "Power Communities. Improve Lives. Serve With Excellence." Its logo features a 3-dimensional star modeled after the star atop the San Jacinto Monument honoring Sam Houston. As a cooperative, it is owned by the consumers it serves and follows seven guiding principles, including voluntary and open membership.
History
Sam Houston Electric Cooperative (SHECO) has been powering communities and empowering Co-op members since 1939. The Cooperative is guided by an 11-member Board of Directors representing its member-owners. Its logo features a 3-dimensional star modeled after the star that sits atop the San Jacinto Monument honoring Sam Houston. The Cooperative states it has more than 75 years of heritage in East Texas and is committed to providing reliable and affordable service and to serving the best interests of its member-owners. As an electric cooperative, it is owned by the consumers it serves and is guided by seven guiding principles, the first being voluntary and open membership. Its scholarship program, since its inception in 1992, has awarded more than $1.5 million to nearly 800 local students.
Products and positioning
A member-owned electric cooperative committed to providing reliable and affordable service and serving the best interests of its member-owners.
Electric service
Electricity distribution to member-owners in East Texas.
Energy efficiency programs
Free offerings to help members save energy and money.
Scholarship program
Awards scholarships to local students; awarded $88,500 to 33 students in the Class of 2026 cycle.
Youth Tour
A leadership opportunity to meet new people, learn American history, and see Washington, D.C.
Sources4 sources
Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/sam-houston-electric-cooperative · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled