Plans pillar
Every Texas electricity plan, organized.
Five categories. One honest ranking methodology. Pick the type that fits your situation — we'll rank them by true cost, not teaser rate.
By category
Choose a plan type.
Best Plans
Our editors’ picks — the plans that balance real rate, fair terms, and provider reputation.
Cheap Plans
The lowest rates we can verify today — read the fine print before signing.
No-Deposit
Get the lights on without a credit check or upfront deposit.
Fixed Rate
Lock your energy charge for 6, 12, 24, or 36 months. Predictable bills, no surprises.
Variable Rate
Month-to-month pricing that follows the market. Flexible, but volatile in summer.
Do your homework
Learn before you switch.
The most important thing to read before signing a Texas electricity contract is the EFL. Here's how to decode it — and avoid the other traps.
How to Choose a Texas Electric Company (Without the Tricks)
The cheapest rate on the page is rarely the cheapest plan. Here's how to read a Texas electricity offer — what to check, what to ignore, when to wait.
How to Lower Your Electric Bill in Texas
Practical changes — and the ones that are just marketing — to cut your monthly bill.
Moving in Texas: How to Set Up Electricity
Same-day power is possible — if you do these four things before the move.
Understanding the Electricity Facts Label (EFL)
The EFL is the single most important document in Texas electricity shopping. Here’s how to decode it.
Fixed-Rate vs Variable-Rate Plans
When to lock a rate, when to stay flexible, and who actually benefits from each.
Is “Green” Energy Really Green?
What REC-backed really means and how to spot greenwashing in Texas retail plans.
Ready to lock in a plan?
Enter your ZIP and we’ll show every Texas plan available on your meter — sorted by true cost at your actual usage.
How enrollment works
You pick the plan here. Enrollment finishes on our secure checkout — same rate, no markup. If you'd rather skip the ZIP entry, Live Link pulls your real usage from Smart Meter Texas in about 30 seconds. Same plans, same checkout, less typing.