Electricity Options for Texas Residents

Ah, Texas! A state that's big in every way, from its summer heat waves and landmass to, yes, even its many choices for retail electricity providers. Thanks to the competitive electricity market, Texans have the power to choose the energy company they want to use to supply electricity to their homes.

Maybe you're new to the Lone Star State and just starting the search for a retail electric provider in Texas, or perhaps you're simply itching to switch to a different Texas retail electric provider. Whatever your reason and whatever your budget, StarTex Power, can help you find the plan that best suits your electricity needs.

Living in Texas means learning how to manage keeping your cool — literally — and do it without blowing the budget. We can help you find the electricity rate that work best for your budget so you can free yourself up to enjoy all the fun activities living in Texas offers.

Switching or choosing Texas retail electricity providers is just a couple of clicks away. If you’re ready to get started — or are curious about the electric rates in your area — just type in your ZIP code.

Get started on your new electricity plan today!

Your power? Your choice.

Texas is one of the states where residents in certain areas can choose the Texas retail electric provider they want. Before the electricity marketplace was opened up by the Public Utility Commission of Texas, residents had one energy option: they had to work with the utility that served their area. That utility provided the electricity supply, did the billing and handled any power outages.

Thanks to the open marketplace, many Texans can now choose among Texas retail electricity providers to find the best one for their household energy needs and budget. Here's how it works: You find the Texas retail electric provider whose rate works best for you. The utility continues to deliver the electricity and handle any potential power outages that might occur.

Choosing your Texas retail electricity provider doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how StarTex Power can help.

StarTex Power's breadth of coverage. StarTex Power provides electricity supply to the following regions:

• Big Bend Country, including Del Rio

• Gulf Coast, including the cities of Houston, Corpus Christi and South Padre Island

• The Panhandle, Abilene

• Piney Woods, including Nacogdoches

• Prairies and Lakes, including Fort Worth and Dallas

• South Texas Plains, including Laredo

Choose StarTex Power, and you're ready to get going with the retail electric provider that works for your household.

StarTex Power's fixed rates. StarTex Power wants to make it easy for you to find the right plan for your household budget.

StarTex Power's residential Texas electric services all offer:

• Hassle-free switching with no service interruptions
• Exceptional customer service — timely, personal responses to all questions or concerns
• Fixed-price plans to fit your budget and your electricity needs

Why Where You Live Matters for Your Energy Budget

If there's one trait that defines the big state of Texas, it's the heat. The sun is strong and hot for many months of the year. Air conditioning is a fact of life. On the hottest summer days, the thermometer regularly tips into the triple-digit range.

As a state that is 268,597 square miles, Texas is larger than many smaller countries. So while people think of Texas as a place with one general climate — hot and sunny — its six regions in fact all have their weather quirks. Yes, the temperatures in Texas are certainly warmer overall, but a geography that includes deserts and pine forests is not without its more wintry moments. With evenings dropping down into the 40s in some areas, you'll need more than a sweater to stay cozy in your home.

Planning for Texas weather is a prime focus for many Texans as they contemplate managing their electricity bill. Knowing your local weather pattern can help you better plan your energy budget needs, no matter where you live in Texas. We can help you eliminate end-of-the-month bill surprises by offering an electricity plan that makes the most sense for your household.

Where to get help during Texas power outages

When the power goes out, we all want an answer ASAP on when it's going to be restored. As a Texas retail electricity provider, we only handle the rate plans for your electricity supply. The utilities are the ones who handle energy emergencies. Here's what you need to know to get the help you need quickly should an emergency arise:

Who to call in case of a power outage:

Each Texas utility has numbers to call and online options for notifying it of a power outage. Many also have apps or websites where consumers can easily check an outage status. Here are the links for easy access to the utility in your area if you've lost power:

AEP Central Phone: 1-877-373-4858

AEP Texas North Phone: 1-877-373-4858

CenterPoint Energy Phone: 1-800-332-7143

TNMP Phone: 1-888-866-7456

ONCOR Phone: 1-888-313-4747