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The average electric bill in Texas

See what households pay, why bills change, and when costs peak.

2025 statewide residential average

$173

a month

5.7% increase from 2024

13.9% higher than the U.S. average

1,118

kWh used per month

2.1% increase from 2024

27.4% higher than the U.S. average

15.5¢

price per kWh

3.6% increase from 2024

10.6% lower than the U.S. average

Statewide residential averages. Latest complete year: 2025.

Average monthly residential bill over time

Annual average

TexasUnited States
$100$125$150$175$200201620182020202220242025
Source: EIA. Hover or touch the chart to inspect a year.

How Texas electric bills change through the year

Electric bills in Texas are usually highest in summer and lowest in spring.

$175Jan$156Feb$131Mar$129Apr$159May$197Jun$229Jul$235Aug$207Sep$175Oct$130Nov$150Dec

Statewide residential data; individual household bills vary.

Method and EIA source