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If you’re a resident or a business owner in Texas, you have the power to choose your electricity provider, thanks to the state’s deregulated energy market. Texas electricity companies in deregulated markets work hard to earn your business by offering affordable energy rates.
If you’re new to deregulation, the Choose Texas Power marketplace can help you understand your options. Enter your ZIP code, use our filtering tools to narrow down your choices, and we’ll help you find the most affordable rates from the best Texas electric companies.
We also have resources to help you learn more about the differences between providers and utilities, how to reduce your energy bill, how to choose your new electricity provider, and more.
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The following table details the top 10 electricity companies in Texas, where their headquarters are located, the overall rating from our energy experts, and what the company is best for. We rated each provider based on customer service, accessibility, and plan option variety.
| Providers | Headquarters | Choose Texas Power rating | Best for… |
| TXU Energy | Irving, TX | 4.8 | Overall experience |
| TriEagle Energy | Irving, TX | 4.8 | Bill credit reward programs |
| Ohm Connect | Oakland, CA | 4.7 | Energy savings mobile app |
| Gexa Energy | Houston, TX | 4.6 | 100% green energy plans |
| Just Energy | Houston, TX | 4.6 | Business history |
| Chariot Energy | Houston, TX | 4.4 | Pairing with solar |
| Rhythm Energy | Houston, TX | 4.4 | 100% renewable plans |
| 4Change Energy | Dallas, TX | 4.3 | Charity involvement |
| Flagship Power | Houston, TX | 3.8 | Plan option variety |
| Frontier Utilities | Houston, TX | 4.3 | Competitive prices |
*Due to testing limitations, our team does not have firsthand experience with every electricity company. However, the facts and reviews featured on choosetexaspower.org come from proprietary data and extensive research by our in-house team. We are confident our reviews and guidelines for our valued readers are backed by accurate information and analysis from these sources.
Using Choose Texas Power to shop for the best light companies in Texas is an easy process — here’s how.
There are many Texas energy companies, and you can explore all the options in your area by entering your ZIP code. In addition to the best Texas electricity companies on this page, you can choose plans from top providers like Constellation Energy, Direct Energy, Express Energy, and others.
The best electricity plan for you depends on your preferences. Start by understanding your electric bill to determine how much energy your home consumes monthly. Next, find a plan that matches your energy usage. You can use our filtering tools to help narrow your search, allowing you to save time and money on your new energy plan.
You can switch electricity providers in Texas anytime, but it could cost a fee, depending on your plan. Learn how much you may have to pay by reviewing your Electricity Facts Label (EFL). You will not pay a fee if you move outside your current provider’s service area.
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