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What's on Power to Choose: 1,132 Texas plans, 92.5% fixed-rate (October 13, 2026)

As of October 13, 2026, our import of the Power to Choose export lists 1,132 active plans from 45 providers. Of these, 1,047 (92.5%) are fixed-rate, 330 (29.2%) have a 12-month term, and 915 (80.8%) are marked for new customers only.

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100% renewable plans in Texas: 312 of 1,132 listed, and the price gap is small (October 13, 2026)

On October 13, 2026, 312 of the 1,132 plans on Power to Choose (27.6%), from 15 providers, were listed as 100% renewable. Among fixed-rate plans, the median 1,000 kWh price was 13.2¢ per kWh for 100% renewable plans and 13.4¢ for the rest.

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Do longer Texas electricity contracts cost less? Median prices by term (October 13, 2026)

Not in the listed prices. On October 13, 2026, the median advertised price at 1,000 kWh was 12.8¢ per kWh for 12-month fixed-rate plans, 14.2¢ for 24-month plans and 14.3¢ for plans of 25 months or more, among 968 fixed-rate plans. This is the listed price, not the annual cost.

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NewsRates & market

Texas electricity plan changes: 2026-10-09 to 2026-10-12

Between 2026-10-09 and 2026-10-12 we compared 1,097 plans on Power to Choose: 69 changed their price at 1,000 kWh a month (30 lower, 39 higher), 9 new plans appeared and 15 were removed.

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NewsRates & market

We checked 1,112 Power to Choose listings against their EFLs; 79 differ (October 9, 2026)

On October 9, 2026, we compared 1,112 active Power to Choose listings with each plan's own Electricity Facts Label (EFL). For 79 listings (7.1%), the price, contract term or cancellation fee on the EFL differs from the listing; for 1,033 we found no difference. Before you sign, check the EFL, which is the document that governs the plan.

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NewsSaving energy

What charging an EV at home adds to a Texas electricity bill (October 2026)

As of October 9, 2026, charging an EV 1,000 miles a month at home adds 246 to 494 kWh a month to a Texas electricity bill, depending on the model. For a Tesla Model Y that is 288 kWh, or about $33.70 a month in Oncor and $33.30 in CenterPoint on the lowest-cost fixed-rate plan without a bill credit, before taxes. Here is how we estimate it, why bill credits can distort the result, and what free-nights plans change.

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NewsUtilities & outages📍 Oncor

Oncor's residential delivery charge rises to 6.8673¢ per kWh from October 4, 2026

Oncor's residential delivery charge rose from 6.0295¢ to 6.8673¢ per kWh on October 4, 2026, an increase of 0.8378¢, according to Oncor's tariff. For a home using 1,000 kWh a month, that adds about $8.38 to the delivery part of the bill before taxes; the $4.06 monthly charge is unchanged. Delivery charges are the same whichever provider you choose in Oncor's area.

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GuideContracts & switching

Moving in Texas: how to plan your electricity for move-out and move-in

When you move in Texas, tell your current provider your move-out date and a forwarding address, and order service at the new home as a "move-in" a week or more ahead. Under PUCT rules your contract covers only the address in it, so you usually owe no early-termination fee for moving if you give a forwarding address and, if asked, reasonable proof of the move. Check whether the new address has a different utility or no retail choice at all before you shop.

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GuideContracts & switching

Early termination fees on Texas electricity plans: how they work and when leaving pays

Most Texas fixed-rate plans of 12 months or more charge an early-termination fee, either a flat amount such as $150 or a set amount per remaining month such as $20. Leaving early pays only when what you save over the remaining months is larger than the fee, so multiply the monthly saving by the months left, adjusting for the season, and compare. Some cases carry no fee at all, such as moving or the last 14 days of the contract.

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NewsRates & market

Texas electricity rates in October 2026: what our data shows

As of October 2026, our data lists 952 distinct residential plan offers (1,107 listings before combining English/Spanish duplicates of the same plan) from 44 provider brands across Texas's competitive utility areas. For a home averaging 1,000 kWh a month on a seasonal profile, the lowest estimated annual cost for a fixed-rate plan ranges from about $1,323 (AEP Texas Central) to about $1,464 (Oncor), and the cheapest-looking plans at 1,000 kWh mostly rank far lower once a full year is counted.

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What is on the News & Guides page?

Articles written by TexasHomeBills™ about Texas electricity: rate trends, contracts and switching, bill credits, saving energy, outages and PUCT rules.

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Is this financial or legal advice?

No. The articles are general information, rates and rules change, and they are not advice for your situation. Before you sign up, read the plan’s Electricity Facts Label on the provider’s site.

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TexasHomeBills™ — Texas electricity plans ranked by what they really cost you.

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