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Texas Electricity Guides
Practical guides for understanding your bill, comparing Texas electricity plans, and avoiding plans that do not match your usage.
No-Deposit Electricity in Texas: How to Qualify
No-deposit electricity in Texas lets you skip the $150-$400 security deposit. Learn how to qualify through credit, prepaid plans, or PUCT-protected categories.
Prepaid Electricity in Texas: Plans, Pros, Cons
Prepaid electricity in Texas works like a prepaid phone plan: pay in advance, no credit check, no deposit. Compare rates, pros, cons, and when it makes sense.
Why Is My Texas Electricity Bill So High?
If your Texas electricity bill jumped 50-200% from last month, the cause is almost always one of six things. Here's how to diagnose it and what to do next.
Help Paying Your Electricity Bill in Texas
If you're struggling to pay your Texas electricity bill, act now — before the due date. Here's every program and protection available to you.
How to Switch Electricity Providers in Texas
Switching electricity providers in Texas takes 10-15 minutes and costs nothing if your contract has expired. Here's the 5-step process to switch and save.
The Bill Credit Trap
Bill credit plans in Texas advertise low rates (5-7¢/kWh) but only deliver if you hit a usage threshold. Learn how to spot them and when they save money.
The Electricity Facts Label (EFL), Decoded
The Electricity Facts Label (EFL) is the one-page document Texas REPs must publish for every plan. Learn how to read it and spot hidden fees before you sign up.