Texas
With the passing of State Senate Bill SB7, electricity deregulation became effective in Texas on January 1, 2002. This has created lower prices, renewable energy choices, better services, and additional customer service benefits for Texas consumers.

Texans are encouraged to shop for competitive electricity prices.

Prior to deregulation, one utility managed the transmission, distribution and sales of electricity to your home or business. Today, your local wires company still maintains the transmission and distribution of your electricity, while another company (Retail Electric Provider) handles the sales and billing of your electricity.

The Public Utility Commission assures the safety and reliability of the delivery of electricity is the same, regardless of the company you buy your electricity from.