Plan guide
How To Choose The Best Texas Electricity Plan
How fixed-rate, bill credit, time-of-use and other plan types really work, what to check on the Electricity Facts Label, and how to pick the plan that fits your home's usage.
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Market Snapshot
Texas electricity right now
Updated November 13, 2026
- Lowest 12-month fixed rate
- 11.7¢
- per kWh
- Average 12-month fixed rate
- 13.2¢
- per kWh
- Plans analyzed
- 169
- in the market
- Change from last month
- Down 0.8%
- lowest 12-month fixed rate
Total average price at 1,000 kWh across current Texas plans, including delivery charges and fees.
See Texas electricity ratesThe Insider Scorecard
Texas electricity providers, graded.
We grade every provider we review on the same four criteria, not just the advertised rate: price competitiveness, pricing transparency, customer experience, and renewal practices.
Explore all provider reviewsFrom the scorecardOverall grade
- Best at the BasicsChampion EnergyA-
- Best for Maximum SavingsRhythm EnergyB+
- A closer look at a Texas giantReliant EnergyC+
Last reviewed November 3, 2026How we grade
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Plan pricing
Bill Credit Electricity Plans in Texas
How bill-credit pricing works, and why the advertised rate depends on hitting a usage threshold.
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How to Read an Electricity Facts Label
What the EFL shows about how a plan actually charges you, and what to check before you sign.
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Electricity companies sell plans. Comparison sites help sell plans. We're here to help you make sense of what they're selling.
How The Energy Insider researches electricity- 01
Independent research
We research electricity plans, providers, pricing, and market data to help customers understand their options.
- 02
Evidence before claims
Our analysis starts with the details: rates, Electricity Facts Labels, plan structures, terms, fees, and other relevant evidence.
- 03
Clear judgment
We explain what the evidence means and distinguish the facts from The Energy Insider's analysis and judgment.
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