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⚡ TX Electricity News — 15 Articles

Updated 7:49 PM, Jun 20

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10 stations tracked • 494 total articles
7 NBC 5 Dallas (NBC) 2 art.
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8 KSAT San Antonio (ABC) 0
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9 Click2Houston (NBC) 0
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10 Fox 4 Dallas (Fox) 0
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🏙️ Top Cities in Texas

Deregulated service territories
1
Houston
Pop: 2,304,580
⚡ CenterPoint Energy
2
San Antonio
Pop: 1,434,625
⚡ CPS Energy (muni — partial choice)
3
Dallas
Pop: 1,304,379
⚡ Oncor Electric
4
Austin
Pop: 978,908
⚡ Austin Energy (muni)
5
Fort Worth
Pop: 918,915
⚡ Oncor Electric
6
El Paso
Pop: 678,815
⚡ El Paso Electric
7
Arlington
Pop: 394,266
⚡ Oncor Electric
8
Corpus Christi
Pop: 317,773
⚡ AEP Texas
9
Plano
Pop: 287,677
⚡ Oncor Electric
10
Laredo
Pop: 262,491
⚡ AEP Texas
11
Lubbock
Pop: 258,862
⚡ Xcel Energy / LP&L
12
Garland
Pop: 246,918
⚡ Oncor Electric
13
Irving
Pop: 238,289
⚡ Oncor Electric
14
Amarillo
Pop: 199,371
⚡ Xcel Energy
15
Grand Prairie
Pop: 196,100
⚡ Oncor Electric
16
McKinney
Pop: 195,308
⚡ Oncor Electric
17
Frisco
Pop: 200,509
⚡ Oncor Electric
18
Killeen
Pop: 153,095
⚡ AEP Texas
19
Pasadena
Pop: 151,950
⚡ CenterPoint Energy
20
McAllen
Pop: 142,212
⚡ AEP Texas

⚡ Houston Electricity Rates — Are You Overpaying?

Houston residents and businesses served by CenterPoint Energy have the power to choose their own electricity supplier in Texas's deregulated energy market. Texas has one of the most competitive retail electricity markets in the country, with average residential rates around 12–16¢/kWh depending on your plan and provider. Shopping for a competitive rate could save you hundreds of dollars each year.

How to Lower Your Electric Bill in Houston, TX

  • Compare certified suppliers — Don't pay the default utility rate. Licensed suppliers often offer fixed or variable rates that beat the standard offer.
  • Lock in a fixed rate — Protect yourself from seasonal price spikes and grid volatility common in Texas.
  • Go green — Many TX suppliers offer 100% renewable plans at competitive prices.
  • Commercial & industrial — If you're a business in Houston, deregulation means you can negotiate directly for bulk rates.

Electricity Deregulation in Texas

Texas opened its electricity market to competition, meaning CenterPoint Energy still delivers your power but you can choose who generates and supplies it. This separation gives Houston consumers real choice and competitive pricing that regulated states don't have.