Utility Companies in Texas
In Texas, you have the Power to Choose your energy provider, but not your utility company. Learn more about the utility company serving your home or business:
Texas Utilities FAQs
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Can I change my utility company in Texas?
No, you cannot change your utility company. In Texas, your utility, also known as a Transmission and Distribution Service Provider (TDSP), is determined by your physical location.
While you have the power to choose your Retail Electric Provider (REP) to handle your billing and rates, the utility company is responsible for the poles, wires, and physical delivery of electricity. The five major utilities in Texas are:
Oncor Electric Delivery: Dallas/Fort Worth and North Texas.
CenterPoint Energy: Houston and surrounding areas.
AEP Texas Central: South Texas.
AEP Texas North: North and West Texas.
Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP): Scattered regions across the state.
Lubbock Power & Light (LP&L): The newest member of the competitive market.
Do I contact my utility company or electricity company about an outage?
You should always contact your utility company (TDSP) to report a power outage. Because the utility company owns and maintains the electrical infrastructure, they are the only ones who can repair downed lines or blown transformers. Your retail electricity provider (the company that sends your bill) does not have repair crews.
Does EnergySavings.com offer plans in all utility areas?
Yes, EnergySavings.com provides comprehensive coverage across all deregulated utility areas in Texas. We partner with top-rated providers to ensure residents in the following utility territories can find competitive rates:
Oncor
CenterPoint
AEP Texas Central
AEP Texas North
TNMP
Lubbock Power & Light
Simply enter your zip code on our homepage to see a curated list of plans available specifically in your utility’s service area. If you live in a regulated area (like Austin or San Antonio), your options may be limited to a single city-owned utility.