The average electric bill in Texas
See what households pay, why bills change, and when costs peak.
2025 statewide residential average
$171
a month
4.5% increase from 2024
13.4% higher than the U.S. average
1,110
kWh used per month
1.4% increase from 2024
27.0% higher than the U.S. average
15.4¢
price per kWh
3.1% increase from 2024
10.7% lower than the U.S. average
Statewide residential averages. Latest complete year: 2025.
Average monthly residential bill over time
Annual average
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How Texas electric bills change through the year
Electric bills in Texas are usually highest in summer and lowest in spring.
Statewide residential data; individual household bills vary.
Method and EIA source