Texas electricity price report: plan prices by utility
On November 3, 2026, the median fixed-rate 12-month plan on Power to Choose cost between 11.4 and 14.3 cents per kWh at 1,000 kWh, depending on the delivery utility. The table shows the change since October 20, 2026.
Median price at 1,000 kWh, by delivery utility
Cents per kWh. Each column is one full download of the official Power to Choose plan list, counting fixed-rate, 12-month plans that are not prepaid and not time of use. The price is the average price each plan prints on its Electricity Facts Label, which includes delivery charges but not taxes.
| Delivery utility | October 20, 2026 | November 3, 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | 13.2 | 13.0 | -0.2 |
| CenterPoint | 12.9 | 12.8 | -0.1 |
| AEP Texas Central | 11.8 | 11.4 | -0.4 |
| AEP Texas North | 12.3 | 11.9 | -0.4 |
| TNMP | 14.6 | 14.3 | -0.3 |
| Lubbock Power & Light | 13.1 | 13.0 | -0.1 |
Today's full picture
| Delivery utility | Plans counted | Median at 500 kWh | Median at 1,000 kWh | Median at 2,000 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor | 42 | 14.1 | 13.0 | 12.9 |
| CenterPoint | 42 | 14.1 | 12.8 | 12.9 |
| AEP Texas Central | 40 | 12.6 | 11.4 | 11.9 |
| AEP Texas North | 41 | 13.5 | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| TNMP | 41 | 15.9 | 14.3 | 14.8 |
| Lubbock Power & Light | 26 | 14.1 | 13.0 | 13.6 |
How to use this
A median tells you what a typical plan costs, not what you will pay. Your price depends on your usage, so compare plans at your own monthly kWh with the true-cost calculator, and read what counts as a good rate. City detail: Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, Abilene, League City.
Method and data
Download the data as CSV or JSON. Our full method is on how we research.
Common questions
Why do prices differ by city in Texas?
Each area's delivery utility (for example Oncor or CenterPoint) charges its own delivery fees, which plans pass through, and providers price each area separately.
Can I reuse these numbers?
Yes, with credit to BillAnswers. The full statistics are free under CC BY 4.0 as CSV and JSON on our how-we-research page.
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