Learn how Texas electricity works
Guides to the deregulated market, the fine print on every plan, and your bill. Each guide explains the practical details in plain language so you can make informed decisions.
How the Texas market works
Who generates, delivers, and sells your power, and what that split means for your bill.
How the deregulated market works
Who generates, delivers, and sells your power, and where your choice of provider comes in.
Read the guideWhich parts of Texas are deregulated
Where you can choose your provider, the exceptions, and how to check your address.
Read the guideTDU delivery charges explained
The regulated part of your bill: current rates for every utility and why delivery charges do not vary by provider.
Read the guideReading the fine print
What facts labels disclose about rate types, bill credits, and fees.
How to read an Electricity Facts Label
A plain-English walkthrough of every line on the EFL.
Read the guideBill credits and free nights
See when special pricing can save money and when it can cost more.
Read the guideEarly termination fees
When you can leave a Texas electricity contract without a fee.
Read the guideShopping and switching
Picking a plan, contract lengths, and what happens when you switch.
Bills, usage, and the home
Understanding what you use, what it costs, and how to bring it down.
Moving and setup
Practical checklists for opening accounts, coordinating a move, and getting settled.