Texas has a deregulated electricity market in most areas, meaning you can choose your Retail Electric Provider (REP). Oncor and CenterPoint are Transmission and Distribution Utilities (TDUs) that deliver power, but you shop for your energy supplier.
11.5-14¢/kWh
varies by REP and plan type
· Source: EIA
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