Electricity plans, made simple.

Texas deregulated its electricity market in 2002, allowing most customers to choose their Retail Electric Provider (REP). Your utility (TDU) still delivers power, but you pick who bills you for electricity. Competition means lower rates, green energy options, and better contract terms. About 85% of Texas electric customers live in deregulated areas served by CenterPoint, Oncor, AEP Texas, or TNMP.

A Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) owns and maintains the power lines to your address. There are four TDUs in deregulated Texas: CenterPoint Energy (Houston area), Oncor Electric Delivery (DFW and North Texas), AEP Texas (West, South, and Coastal Texas), and TNMP (North-Central Texas). Your TDU is determined by your address and cannot be changed — but your REP can. TDU delivery charges appear separately on your bill and vary by territory.

Enter your ZIP code above to see live rates from licensed providers. Focus on the all-in rate at your typical usage level (usually 1,000 kWh/month for households). Fixed-rate plans lock your rate for the contract term. Variable-rate plans fluctuate with the market. For most homes, a 12-month fixed-rate plan from a reputable provider offers the best balance of savings and stability.

A teaser rate is an artificially low advertised price that only applies at one specific usage level and spikes at others. A plan at 8.9 cents/kWh at 1,000 kWh may cost 14 cents/kWh if you use 500 kWh. AskTexasEnergy shows you rates at multiple usage tiers — 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh — so you can spot these tricks before signing up.

Yes. You can switch your REP at any time. Fixed-rate contracts may have early termination fees (typically $150–$200); month-to-month and near-expiry contracts are usually free to exit. Switching takes 1–3 business days with zero interruption in power — your TDU continues delivering electricity regardless of which REP you choose.

The EFL is a standardized disclosure required by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) for every residential electricity plan. It shows the all-in price at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh; contract length; any early termination fee; renewable percentage; and other key terms. Always read the EFL before signing up — the advertised rate often differs significantly from what you actually pay at your real usage level.

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