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How to Switch Electric Companies in Texas

Your electricity bill keeps climbing while your provider hopes you won't notice. Here's how to fix that—and pocket the difference.

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The Texas Guide to Switching Providers

Your electricity provider is betting you won’t spend 5 minutes switching to save money. Prove them wrong. This guide shows exactly how to switch electric companies in Texas using Live Link™ and your real Smart Meter data—not estimates.

Most Texans can save $200-500/year just by switching at renewal. No service interruption. Just real savings.

➤ Switch providers with Live Link™

Key Takeaways

  • Live Link™ pulls your real Smart Meter data to show what you’d pay with each provider.
  • Your new provider handles the entire switch, including notifying the old one.
  • Fixed-rate plans can offer stability even as rates rise, starting at just 12.30¢/kWh vs. the 15.30 ¢/kWh average rate in Texas.
  • Most people can save $200-500/year just by switching at renewal time.

Table of Contents

The Texas Guide to Switching Providers
Why Most Texans Overpay (And How to Stop)
How to Switch Electric Companies in Texas
Know Before You Switch
Why Live Link™ Changes Everything
Start Saving Today
Switching Electricity in Texas FAQs

Why Most Texans Overpay (And How to Stop)

Here’s what your current provider doesn’t want you to know: after your contract expires, you’re automatically moved to a holdover rate, a month-to-month rate that’s typically 30-50% higher. They’re banking on your inaction.

Meanwhile, 130+ providers are competing for new customers with rates as low as 12.30¢/kWh. The only thing standing between you and those savings? About 10 minutes of effort.

Jeannette Zimmerman

I have been comparing rates over the past 6 months with Compare Power. Finally, the rates were right, and it was time to lock it in and switch. The switch request was SO SIMPLE. Easy as 1-2-3.

Jeannette Zimmerman

How to Switch Electric Companies in Texas

Step 1: Connect Your Smart Meter Data

Forget guessing your usage. Live Link™ pulls your actual consumption history directly from Smart Meter Texas. This isn’t marketing math—it’s your real data showing exactly what you’d pay.

➤ Connect Live Link™ (30 seconds) →

Step 2: See Your Real Savings

Traditional comparison sites show teaser rates. We show what you will pay based on:

  • Your exact usage patterns (including that vacation week)
  • Seasonal reality (your actual summer AC usage)
  • Every fee included

Step 3: Pick Your Protection

Fixed-Rate Plans
Price locked for entire contract. Boring. Predictable. Usually smart.

Variable-Rate Plans
Rate changes monthly. Typically more expensive over time.

Free Nights & Weekends
Great if you work in an office. Not so much for remote workers.

100% Green Energy
Yes, they exist. Yes, they’re competitive.

Step 4: Switch Online in Minutes

  1. Click “Check Availability” on your chosen plan
  2. Enter service address and start date
  3. Provide ID for soft credit check
  4. Done. Seriously, that’s it.

Step 5: Relax While Everything Happens Automatically

Your new provider:

  • Contacts your old provider
  • Schedules the switch (usually 2-7 days)
  • Sends confirmation with your new account info

Your power stays on the entire time. The electrons don’t know who bills you.

S. Kirkland 1

I needed to shop for a new energy company and stumbled upon this website. Once I decided which company I wanted, the process to switch over was very easy. I will use this site in the future.

S. Kirkland

Know Before You Switch

When You SwitchWhat HappensYour Cost
14 days before contract endsPerfect timingMaximum savings
More than 14 days earlyEarly termination fee applies$150-200 penalty
After contract expiresAuto-renewed at variable rate30-50% higher bills
Mid-contractDo the math—sometimes it’s worth the feeUse our calculator

Why Live Link™ Changes Everything

Traditional comparison shopping uses estimates and averages. Live Link™ uses YOUR actual data:

Without Live Link™

  • Generic 1,000 kWh estimate
  • Missing your actual patterns
  • Surprise bills later
  • “Why is my bill so high?”

With Live Link™

  • Your exact monthly usage
  • Seasonal patterns included
  • True cost comparison
  • No surprises

It’s like shopping for clothes with your actual measurements instead of guessing your size.

➤ Find your best rate and switch with Live Link™

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Live Link™

Live Link™ revolutionizes how Texans shop for electricity, using real usage data to find truly personalized savings.
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Start Saving Today

Your provider is counting on you doing nothing. Every month you wait is money in their pocket and out of yours.

Live Link™ makes switching stupidly simple. No guessing. No math. Just real savings based on your actual usage.

➤ Find your savings with Live Link™ →

Switching Electricity in Texas FAQs

Switching electric companies in Texas? You likely have questions. From understanding contract terms to exploring renewable options, we’ve gathered the most common inquiries to guide you through the process. Here’s everything you need to know to make an informed switch.

When’s the best time to switch?

Spring and fall typically have the lowest rates. But any time beats staying on an expired contract.

Do I need to call my current provider?

Nope. Your new provider handles everything.

How often can I switch?

As often as you want once contracts end. Savvy shoppers check rates every renewal.

What about my autopay?

Set up new autopay with your new provider.

Can apartments stop me from switching?

Not if you pay your own bill. It’s your legal right in deregulated areas.

What if I lose power during the switch?

No. You’re only changing who sends the bill. The wires, poles, and electricity stay the same.

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Electricity Contract Expiration Guide

Electricity Contract Expiration Guide Imagine your A/C humming along on a scorching Texas day…then your electricity bill arrives and knocks the wind out of you. An expired contract and a holdover rate could be the culprits. These rates can double your electricity costs overnight. So, if you’re feeling anxious because your electricity contract in Texas…
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Learn how electricity contract renewals work in Texas and discover how switching providers through ComparePower can help you save money and avoid higher rates.
Read More How Electricity Contract Renewals Work in Texas
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