HOUSTON \u2013 A Cypress homeowner\u2019s tree-trimming photos sparked hundreds of comments online, raising questions about what CenterPoint Energy is responsible for and what homeowners should know about trees near power lines.<\/p>\n
ENOUGH\u2019s Amy Davis shared photos sent by Amanda in Cypress after a CenterPoint contractor trimmed a tree in front of her home. Amanda is concerned the tree now looks unbalanced and leans toward her house.<\/p>\n
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A Cypress homeowner\u2019s tree-trimming photos sparked hundreds of comments online, raising questions about what CenterPoint Energy is responsible for and what homeowners should know about trees near power lines. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n
The post drew about 700 comments, with viewers debating whether the trimming went too far \u2014 or whether it is necessary to help prevent power outages.<\/p>\n
MORE: CenterPoint streetlight costs jump more than 10,000% in one Houston-area community. ENOUGH asks why.<\/a><\/p>\n Some commenters defended the work, arguing that trees growing too close to power lines can cause outages.<\/p>\n \u201cPeople complain about trees being cut but also complain if the trees cause power outages,\u201d David Jones wrote.<\/p>\n CenterPoint says trees and plants contribute to about 20% of unplanned power outages in Houston when the source of the outage is known. <\/p>\n The company says it trims about 1 million trees in Houston each year, including some that are removed entirely.<\/p>\n According to CenterPoint\u2019s website, the work is intended to improve electrical safety and reliability. The company says its arborists follow industry-recommended practices to encourage future growth away from power lines, minimize stress on trees and reduce the likelihood of disease and decay.<\/p>\n WATCH THE FULL EPISODE OF ENOUGH:<\/p>\n CenterPoint also acknowledges that homeowners <\/a>may be surprised by how their trees look after trimming.<\/p>\n Are homeowners responsible for trimming their own trees?<\/p>\n Some viewers argued that homeowners should take responsibility for trees on their property.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is Amanda\u2019s job to keep her tree trimmed, if it is on her property (and it looks like it is),\u201d Tena M. Clark commented.<\/p>\n Paula Shaw suggested homeowners hire an arborist to properly trim trees away from power lines.<\/p>\n CenterPoint says property owners are responsible for maintaining vegetation on their property. However, the company also has a vegetation-management program to clear trees and branches from its electrical infrastructure.<\/p>\n The responsibility for a particular tree can depend on its location and its proximity to power lines and other electrical equipment.<\/p>\n Homeowners should not attempt to trim trees near energized power lines themselves. CenterPoint advises customers to contact the company if they believe a tree is too close to electrical lines.<\/p>\n Customers can call 713-207-2222 or 1-800-332-7143 to request an assessment.<\/p>\n More info: Tree Safety & Power Line Safety Tips | CenterPoint Energy<\/a><\/p>\n Can CenterPoint remove a tree instead of trimming it?<\/p>\n Some viewers said they would prefer to have a tree removed rather than repeatedly trimmed.<\/p>\n Virginia Duke shared that CenterPoint removed a tree in her backyard after she requested it. She said she did not have to pay for the tree to be cut down but had to arrange for stump removal.<\/p>\n CenterPoint says it may remove trees near its power lines depending on factors such as the tree\u2019s species, size, health, growth rate and the electrical equipment it could affect.<\/p>\n Removal is not guaranteed simply because a homeowner requests it.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/UNOPTTP34RFEBBE5WPLHUEB36U.png\"\/)
A Cypress homeowner\u2019s tree-trimming photos sparked hundreds of comments online, raising questions about what CenterPoint Energy is responsible for and what homeowners should know about trees near power lines. (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston – All rights reserved.)Why does CenterPoint trim trees?<\/p>\n