Straight answers

No. Your local utility still owns the lines and the meter and still handles outages. Only the company you buy electricity from changes.

Enrolling takes about 5 minutes. The new plan usually starts on your next meter read, or on the date you choose if you are moving.

Usually not. Your new provider handles the switch. Check if your current plan has an early cancellation fee first.

Base charges and usage credits weigh differently on small and large bills. That is why we show every plan at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh.

A fixed rate keeps your energy price the same for the whole contract. A variable rate can change monthly but usually has no contract. It depends on how much certainty you want.

Yes. The prices we show include the utility's delivery charges, as listed on each Electricity Facts Label.

Every Texas plan has an Electricity Facts Label (EFL), Terms of Service (TOS) and Your Rights as a Customer (YRAC). We link all three on every plan.

Yes. In Texas you can cancel within 3 business days of receiving your Terms of Service without a fee.

Yes. Enter the ZIP code of your new address and pick a start date when you enroll.

In Texas, you usually do not if you move and give your provider proof of your new address. Check your plan's Terms of Service.

[FEE POLICY] Whatever the answer, you will see it on every plan before you enroll.

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