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Moving? | Switching? | Compare Official Rates for competing energy companies in Texas City, Texas. Not all plans are equal. This free consumer service helps you cut through hidden fees & confusing ads to quickly discover the best energy plan for your home or business. No-deposit energy plans & same day power available.

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What Texas City plans cost right now

Live pricing for the TNMP delivery territory · August 2026

16.6¢
Average across live Texas City plans
8.2¢
Where plans we price start today
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Computed across 122 live plans at 1,000 kWh, TNMP delivery included — every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with. Same wires either way; only the contract changes.

Advertised rates are built to win the ad, not your bill — they only hold at one exact usage. Every number on this page already bakes in fees, credits, and delivery, so the trick doesn’t work here.

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1. Enter your ZIP. 2. We price every Texas City plan we offer at your real usage. 3. Order online in about 10 minutes — power on the date you pick. No account, no spam.

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Top plans

Top Texas City plans by monthly usage

Fees and bill credits bend each plan’s price curve — that’s how a bargain ad turns into an ugly bill. Pick the tab closest to your monthly usage and the trick stops working. Delivery included.

Order now = online checkout in about 10 minutes. Pick your start date — same-day at most addresses — and your account number arrives by email.

Today’s standout

Best-value 12-month plan

Rhythm Max Saver 12

Rhythm Energy

8.3¢

at 1,000 kWh

$83

est. monthly total

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The lowest effective 12-month rate we price in the Texas City area today. Your usage may crown a different winner — price it at your numbers.

Your delivery utility

Who delivers electricity in Texas City

TNMP owns and maintains the poles, wires, and meters in Texas City. Whichever plan you pick, TNMP still delivers the power and restores outages — switching providers never changes your wires. Every price on this page already includes TNMP delivery charges. If a rate elsewhere looks lower, check whether delivery is in it yet.

Quick answers

Texas City electricity questions, answered

As of August 2026, plans we offer in the TNMP territory average 16.6¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh of monthly use, and today’s lowest effective rate is 8.2¢. Advertised rates move with your usage, so price plans at your own numbers.

TNMP is Texas City’s transmission and delivery utility. It owns the wires and meters and restores outages. You choose your retail electricity provider; TNMP delivers no matter who you pick.

Yes — most Texas City addresses have smart meters, so orders placed by 5 p.m. on a business day can start the same day. Pick your start date at checkout, up to 90 days ahead.

Compare effective rates at YOUR usage, not advertised rates — fees and bill credits bend each plan differently. Check the contract length and cancellation fee, then confirm delivery charges are included. The tables on this page do all three, and checkout takes about ten minutes.

Yes. Texas law gives you a 14-day window before your contract end date to switch with NO early-termination fee. Find your end date on your bill, then shop it today — the expensive move is drifting onto a holdover rate.

It changes with your usage. The lowest effective rate we price in Texas City today is 8.2¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh — but a plan that wins at 1,000 kWh can lose at 2,000. Enter your ZIP and usage to see which company is cheapest for your home.

We currently price 122 plans in Texas City, every one from a PUCT-licensed provider we work with, priced with delivery included.

Who sells here

Electricity companies serving Texas City

17 providers sell into the TNMP territory today, between them offering 122 residential plans. Cheapest first, priced at 1,000 kWh with fees and delivery included.

17
companies selling here
8.2¢
cheapest today, all in
122
plans between them

Every provider here is licensed by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. A licence says they can sell to you; it says nothing about whether the plan is any good. Compare the total at your own usage, not the headline rate.

By ZIP code

Electricity rates by ZIP code in Texas City

Texas City spans 5 ZIP codes. Rates are set by delivery territory rather than ZIP, so these will usually match — check yours if your street sits on a boundary.

Why Texans trust us

We’d rather you stay than switch wrong

We’ve read thousands of confusing Texas bills. We know the sting when the “great rate” turns out to be neither — and it’s not because you did anything wrong.

We tell 47% of shoppers to keep the plan they already have.

Online checkout takes about 10 minutes, start date up to 90 days out.

Ten minutes from now you can be done with it: plan locked at your real usage, start date set, account number in your inbox.

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Moving to Texas City? Set up your utilities in one pass

Electricity is the only utility you choose — and the only one where the wrong pick costs you every month. The rest come fixed with your address. The whole list:

  1. 1

    Turn on electricity

    Most Texas City addresses have smart meters — order by 5 p.m. on a business day and power can start the same day. Pick from today’s plans above, or price every plan we offer at your usage.

    Price plans for your new address →
  2. 2

    Start water & sewer

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Texas City Water Department Call 409-643-5800 Website →
    City of Texas City Wastewater Department Call 409-643-5800 Website →
  3. 3

    Connect natural gas

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

  4. 4

    Set up trash & recycling

    Set by your address — one provider, no shopping needed.

    City of Texas City Solid Waste Services Call 409-643-5800 Website →
Go deeper The full Texas City electricity guide Read the guide ↓

About Texas City: population 51,898 · Galveston County · deregulated — you choose your provider.

Your Insider’s Guide to Finding the Best Electricity Rates and Energy Plans in Texas City

If you’re a long-time resident, a new mover, own a business, or need no-deposit power, this insider’s guide will help you discover your perfect power plan in Texas City.

Texas City Electricity Rates

ProviderPlanPriceTermCancellation FeeTypeDocs
A
APGESimpleSaver 10 Credits8.2c per kWh10 Mo$150Fixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 12 Green Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 12 Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
E
Energy TexasThe Lone Saver Plus 12 Green Credits8.3c per kWh12 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
R
Rhythm EnergyRhythm Max Saver 24 Green Credits8.4c per kWh24 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
A
APGESimpleSaver 24 Credits8.4c per kWh24 Mo$250Fixed
4
4Change EnergyMaxx Saver Value 8 Credits8.5c per kWh8 Mo$20/Mo remainingFixed
F
Frontier UtilitiesSaver Plus 12 Credits8.8c per kWh12 Mo$150Fixed
Total: 122 plans Utility: TNMP Fetched: 9:28 PM

Price all 122 plans at your usage →

You can choose your household’s energy provider in Texas City.

Compare Power is a free consumer service started in 2009 to assist residents of Texas City in shopping for their lowest-rate energy plan.

Plan information is presented in a user-friendly format that enables a quick and simple comparison of available plans and options.

Offers from several different electricity providers are displayed in a simple grid, making evaluating alternatives simple and fast.

This assures Texas energy customers avoid hidden fees and advertising gimmicks by comparing plans “apples-to-apples” without throwing away hours calling different energy providers or navigating hundreds of different websites.

Electricity in Texas City has been deregulated. As a resident, you have a choice when selecting a retail electricity provider (your electricity company), which gives you insight and command over your energy bill.

Deregulation of energy in the state de-monopolized the energy market for most of the state, including the city of Texas City, which introduced lots of competition.

As a result, many fantastic energy providers compete for your business in Texas City by offering low prices, making it a great time to compare, switch, and lower costs on your electricity statement.

As many as 100+ providers compete for your business in Texas City, with hundreds of plans to select from.

Average Electricity Rates in Texas City

May 2026

The average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.4¢, 11% less than the U.S. average.

EIA Rates

Residential · Texas · last 24 months

14.6¢15.2¢15.8¢16.4¢17.0¢06/2405/2505/26
Latest
16.4¢/kWh
Period avg
15.5¢/kWh
Min
14.6¢/kWh
Max
17.0¢/kWh
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA Form 826) · snapshot 2026-07-23.

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How to Find the Best Energy Plan in Texas City

#1 rule: Know your usage!

Determining the energy you use monthly is the best way to shop for power in Texas City. Why should you care?

The “price per kWh” you see energy providers advertising is for an exact monthly usage (usually 1000 kWh).

Every plan has a different equation for how your monthly bill is computed, and your monthly bill will change according to how much energy you use in the month.

Unless you match the advertised usage each month, you will pay a “price per kWh” different than what you observed when you signed up.

Fortunately, there’s a better way to choose your electricity company.

Calculating your expected monthly bill based on anticipated monthly usage, then comparing rates with the total monthly bill is the best way to shop for the best rate for you.

Better yet, if you have a year of usage history for your household, you can compare plans by total annual cost. This annualized method considers the changes in usage between the summer and winter months and is the best way to determine the perfect energy plan for your home.

Compare Power does all the complicated math for you instantly. What could take hours inside a spreadsheet is solved in a few seconds.

We put you in the driver’s seat, taking what would amount to hours of research, spreadsheets, and calculations across hundreds of offers, and assist you step-by-step with the energy plan that’s best for your home’s consumption.

We clarify the fine print, disclosing all fees, so you’ll know exactly where your money is going and what to anticipate on your monthly bill.

We then assist you in enrolling with your selected electricity company without leaving our website.

The bottom line is you should understand your expected or historical usage before ordering the right electricity plan for your home.

If you don’t know your usage, estimate

If you cannot acquire 12 months of historical usage or own a brand new home, the next best thing is to estimate how much energy you will use in an average month.

Although knowing the previous 12 months of usage is optimum, it is far better to estimate the average energy consumption than to select the first electricity provider that you see advertised. After all, you have no idea how much energy you will use at that point.

Use Compare Power to shop for the best electricity plan for your specific usage.

Moving to Texas City: Setting up Electricity

If this is your first time setting up electricity service in Texas City, to get the best rate, you need to get the previous 12 months of energy usage for your new home.

Ask the previous homeowner to provide you with their past 12 months of usage.

This information is readily found in recent billing statements.

Acquiring usage for the past 12 months may take effort, but the time (and savings) will be well worth it.

Once you have historical usage, Compare Power will do the math instantly to help you find the best plan for your home’s usage pattern.

Note: You can estimate your monthly usage if you can’t obtain a usage history. Utilize our “Help Me Choose” tool when you enter your zip code below, and we’ll help you evaluate your home’s usage.

By signing up for a plan through Compare Power, you will receive automated reminders when renewing your existing plan or possibly switching plans.

Switching Electricity Companies in Texas City

Switching is good. Market conditions are constantly in flux, so shopping for a lower price each year when your contract expires is essential.

Your existing energy provider will generally raise your electricity rate once your term expires. If you do not act, you’ll be left on a month-to-month rate significantly higher than the plan you signed up for.

Before renewing your contract, shop the rates of competing electricity providers.

Switching can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars yearly on your energy bill.

Switching is easy:

  • You don’t have to call your current provider to cancel (no “break-up call”)
  • No one comes to your home
  • There is no disruption in your electricity supply
  • It takes just minutes

When you switch, your new energy provider will handle everything, including terminating service with your previous provider.

There is no loss of power when you switch. Electricity in Texas City is all delivered by the Oncor Transmission and Distribution Utility.

The wires and poles that deliver electricity to your home do not change when you switch electricity companies. Therefore the reliability of your service is not affected.

You can pick any date within 14 days of your contract expiration without an “early termination” fee. That’s Texas Law.

If you’re still under contract, check how many months remain on your contract. You can set a future start date with most providers up to 6o days in advance.

And even if you’re well inside your contract, savings achieved on your monthly bill by switching providers may outweigh the fee of breaking your existing contract.

If you’re ready to switch and want to find the best plan, remember that understanding your usage is the best way to find the lowest rate.

Keep in mind that when you get ready to switch and you want to know the most efficient way to find the right plan at the best rate, it is essential that you first understand your usage. To accomplish that, you must collect the usage history for the past 12 months.

Texas City Energy Companies

Provider Phone Rating
Good Charlie Energy 800-205-5230 4.9 (1,380)
Ambit Energy 877-282-6248 4.7 (563)
Frontier Utilities 877-437-7442 4.7 (16,419)
Gexa Energy 866-961-9399 4.7 (27,650)
Payless Power 855-854-8490 4.7 (22,601)
Pogo Energy 888-764-6669 4.7 (4,048)
Rhythm Energy 855-441-3030 4.7 (5,430)
TXU Energy 866-370-2440 4.7 (9,779)
Constellation 888-900-7052 4.6 (3,711)
Veteran Energy 800-578-7070 4.6 (1,322)
4Change Energy 855-784-2426 4.5
Amigo Energy 214-550-6496 4.5 (17)
BKV Energy 855-258-4797 4.5 (1,131)
Clearview Energy 800-746-4702 4.4 (1,068)
Just Energy 214-245-4065 4.4 (448)
Power Express 877-400-0232 4.4 (208)
Reliant 877-282-6248 4.4 (2,521)
Alliance Power 877-777-2017 4.3 (6)
APGE 877-544-4857 4.3 (2,732)
Chariot Energy 844-854-2257 4.2 (989)
Spark Energy 877-547-7275 4.2 (2,602)
Stream Energy 888-962-5888 4.2 (1,241)
TriEagle Energy 888-893-6737 4.2 (2,247)
Direct Energy 855-461-1926 4.0 (1,681)
Octopus Energy 833-628-6888 4.0 (126)
STAT Energy 855-207-7828 4.0 (100)
Varsity Energy 877-827-7389 4.0 (118)
Acacia Energy 877-997-2946 3.9 (1,800)
Green Mountain 877-245-7795 3.9 (3,294)
IronHorse 866-316-1549 3.9 (160)

Showing 30 active providers · residential. Sorted by Google rating.

Are you trying to find an excellent electricity company in Texas City?

You can enroll for service with great companies such as TXU Energy, Reliant, Direct Energy, and more.

Click on the company of your choice to view rates, learn more, or sign up.

No-Deposit Electricity Plans in Texas City

Need to find an energy plan in Texas City that doesn’t require a deposit?

If your first choice of plans mandates a deposit, Compare Power will automatically show you additional plans that require no money down.

Instead of calling around power providers or browsing websites to determine if different electricity companies require a deposit, this will save you a lot of time and effort.

Working for you, we will instantly review any deposit obligations for other plans, allowing you to get power and return to your regular activities stress-free.

Learn how to get no-deposit lights.

Deposit Waivers

You may be eligible to waive the deposit if you meet one of the Texas Public Utility Commission §25.478 - PUCT §25.478.

Texas City Business Electricity Rates

If you run a company in Texas City, you’re in good company.

Texas City has become a thriving place for many small to mid-sized companies. The town is small enough to get to know people and thrive, yet close enough to large metropolitan cities that provide even more growth opportunities.

To lower your energy costs, compare rates from competing energy companies.

Compare Power bridges the gap between your business and energy companies by inviting various energy companies to compete for your business in a sealed bid process.

You submit your information once, and the providers will present their bids. You choose the best price. Simple, quick, and easy.

Click hereto get competing quotes for your business electricity.

Texas City Utilities

Electricity

To learn more about smart meters or to download your electricity usage, visit (713) 207-2222.

To report an issue with your electricity service or power outages in Texas City, visit the https://outage.centerpointenergy.com or call them at (713) 207-2222.

Gas

Call or visit Texas City’s official website for gas service in Texas City to determine who your provider is.

Waster/Sewer/Garbage/Recycling

In Texas City, water, garbage, sewer, and recycling services are usually handled by the City of Texas City.

Other Utility Service Areas in Texas

Not in the Texas-New Mexico (TNMP) Service area? Search low electricity rates by service area and local utility company.

Click on your Texas Distribution Utility (TDU) below to compare electricity rates in your service area.

  • CenterPoint
  • Oncor
  • Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP)
  • AEP Texas North
  • AEP Texas Central
  • Sharyland Utilities

View Electricity Prices for Zip Codes in Texas City

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View Electricity Prices for Cities Near Texas City

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Texas City Electricity Rates FAQs

Did You Know?

HISTORICAL

Texas City was founded in 1893 by the Myers Brothers as a planned industrial port city designed to compete with Galveston. The developers purchased 10,000 acres of prairie land and built a deep-water port, railroad connections, and a refinery, creating one of the first master-planned industrial cities in Texas that would become a major petrochemical hub.

RECENT

In 2019, Texas City completed a $45 million downtown revitalization project that transformed the historic Lowry Expressway corridor into a modern mixed-use district. The project included new retail spaces, restaurants, and a state-of-the-art community center, marking the city's largest economic development initiative in over two decades.

FAMOUS PEOPLE

Country music star George Strait spent part of his childhood in nearby Pearsall but frequently visited Texas City, where his father worked in the oil industry. The city also produced NFL linebacker Brian Cushing, who was born here in 1987 and went on to win NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year honors with the Houston Texans in 2009.

DID YOU KNOW

Texas City is home to the largest oil refinery in the United States, the Marathon Petroleum Texas City Refinery, which can process over 585,000 barrels of crude oil per day. The facility is so massive that it has its own zip code and employs more people than many small Texas towns have residents, making it larger than some entire cities' populations.

CULTURAL

Texas City hosts the annual 'Texas City Stingray Shuffle' 5K run, named after the stingrays commonly found in the nearby Galveston Bay waters. The event features runners dodging inflatable stingrays along the course and has become a beloved quirky tradition that attracts participants from across the Gulf Coast region, celebrating the city's unique coastal wildlife heritage.

City Departments & Utilities

City Hall

409-643-5800

Website

1801 9th Ave N, Texas City, TX 77590

Water

City of Texas City Water Department

409-643-5800

Website

Natural Gas

CenterPoint Energy

713-659-2111

Website

Garbage & Recycling

City of Texas City Solid Waste Services

409-643-5800

Website

School District

Texas City Independent School District

409-916-0100

Website

Public Library

409-643-5979

Website