Texarkana Electricity Rates

Texarkana electricity rates range from 7.3¢/kWh to 20.2¢, with an average of 14.39¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. We track 188 plans across 39 providers in the Oncor Electric Delivery territory. Plan mix: 38 fixed-rate (1–36 month), 1 variable.

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5M+Shoppers
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Sorted by price at 1,000 kWh. Plans with bill credits can cost more at other usage levels — check the EFL for the full breakdown.

Cheapest Texarkana electricity plans compared by provider, rate, and term length
ProviderPlanRateAction
Chariot Energy
GridPlus 12 - 7.50¢
12 months Low Rate
7.50¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Gexa Energy
Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12
12 months Low Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Frontier Utilities
Frontier Saver Plus 12
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Energy Texas
The Lone Saver Plus 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Rhythm
Rhythm Max Saver 12 - 8.20¢
12 months Fixed Rate
8.20¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Discount Power
Bill Credit Bundle 13 - 8.40¢
13 months Fixed Rate
8.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Atlantex Power
Radiance1000
12 months Fixed Rate
8.93¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Octopus Energy
Octopus Lite 12 - 9.80¢
12 months Fixed Rate
9.80¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Just Energy
Smart Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Amigo Energy
Power Perks - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Tara Energy
Value Choice - 12 - 11.10¢
12 months Fixed Rate
11.10¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
Variable Advantage - 12.30¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.30¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Ranchero Power
No Contract Advantage - 12.40¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
Stars and Stripes Flex - 12.40¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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INFUSE ENERGY
PTC Infusion Flex - 12.40¢
1 months Fixed Rate
12.40¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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True Power
True Value 12 - 12.60¢
12 months Fixed Rate
12.60¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Abundance Energy
Straight Forward 13 - 13.00¢
14 months Fixed Rate
13.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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VARSITY ENERGY LLC
HOMERUN 12 - 13.00¢
12 months Fixed Rate
13.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Companion Energy
Companion + Perks 12 - 13.00¢
12 months Fixed Rate
13.00¢
per kWh at 1,000 kWh
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Showing the 20 cheapest Texarkana electricity plans based on 1,000 kWh usage.

Oncor
Delivers Your Power
14.4¢
Avg Rate / kWh
4.9 hrs
Peak Sun / Day
9.4 yr
Solar Payback
Local Grid

Texarkana Utilities

No matter which retail provider you pick, the poles, wires, and meters in Texarkana are owned and maintained by one company — and they handle every outage.

Oncor Electric Delivery
Transmission & Distribution Utility · North & Central Texas
3.9M
Customers served statewide
1.6 hrs
Avg outage time / yr (SAIDI)
107 min
Avg restoration (CAIDI)

Oncor Electric Delivery serves about 3,936,107 customers across North & Central Texas, including Texarkana. The typical Oncor customer sees roughly 0.9 outages per year, each lasting about 107 minutes.

See the full Oncor profile

Bills & Grid Mix

Texarkana Electric Bills

At Texarkana’s average rate of 14.4¢/kWh, here’s what a typical home pays across the year — and where that electricity is generated on ERCOT — the Texas grid.

Estimated monthly bill across the year

$136
Jan
$123
Feb
$116
Mar
$123
Apr
$153
May
$200
Jun
$241
Jul
$246
Aug
$213
Sep
$153
Oct
$123
Nov
$140
Dec

A typical Texarkana home’s bill ranges from about $116 in Mar to $246 in Aug — summer air conditioning is the single biggest driver. Locking in a low fixed rate before summer is the easiest way to blunt the Aug spike.

Texarkana Power Generation

42% Natural Gas
24% Wind
15% Coal
8% Nuclear
7% Solar
4% Hydro & Other
35%
Renewable & carbon-free generation (wind, solar & hydro)
914 lb
CO₂ per month for a typical Texarkana home (≈1,140 kWh)

Monthly bills are modeled from the local average rate and a regional seasonal usage profile; your actual usage will vary.

Live Grid Status

Texarkana Grid Status

As of , there are 0 customers without power in Texarkana’s Bowie County, Texas. This represents <0.01% of 110,592 tracked customers. All tracked customers in Bowie County currently have power. Statewide, 2,919 Texas customers are without power across 56 of 254 counties.

0
Customers Out
110,592
Customers Tracked
<0.01%
Affected
3m ago
Last Updated

Transmission & Distribution

Oncor Electric Delivery
110,592 customers in Bowie County
ERCOT Grid
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Normal

Oncor Electric Delivery customers in Texarkana experience an average of 0.9 outages per year, with each outage lasting approximately 107 minutes. The total annual interruption time averages 1.6 hours per customer.

79° Clear
82°Feels like 89%Humidity 6 mphWind
Texarkana and Bowie County have no severe weather warnings in effect. Current outages are most likely not weather-related.
Source: National Weather Service — KTXK

Is there a power outage in Texarkana right now?

No. As of , there are no reported power outages in Texarkana (Bowie County, Texas). All 110,592 tracked customers have power. This data comes from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Eagle-I system and is updated every 15 minutes.

Texarkana’s East Texas climate brings hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average household uses 1,000–1,200 kWh/month, with summer peaks pushing higher due to air conditioning demand.

Texarkana Apartments
500 kWh/month
True Value 12 - 12.60¢
$65.00/mo
estimated Texarkana monthly bill
  • True Power
  • 13¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Average Texarkana Home
1,000 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.30¢
$73.00/mo
estimated Texarkana monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.3¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Larger Texarkana Homes
1,500 kWh/month
Prime 12 - 7.30¢
$109.50/mo
estimated Texarkana monthly bill
  • Budget Power
  • 7.3¢/kWh at this usage
  • 12-month fixed rate
Large Bowie Co. Homes
2,000+ kWh/month
Variable Advantage - 12.30¢
$238.00/mo
estimated Texarkana monthly bill
  • SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
  • 11.9¢/kWh at this usage
  • Variable rate

Texarkana’s Border City Advantage

Texarkana straddles the Texas-Arkansas border, but only the Texas side has deregulated electricity. If you live on the Texas side (Bowie County), you can shop for competitive rates from dozens of providers. Arkansas residents served by SWEPCO do not have this option.

We compare rates from 39 retail providers serving Texarkana’s Oncor territory. Every provider listed offers plans to Bowie County residents today.

Budget Power
REP · Texarkana
Chariot Energy
Solar & Green
Gexa Energy
NextEra Company
Frontier Utilities
Texas HQ
Energy Texas
REP · Texarkana
Rhythm
Est. 2019
Discount Power
REP · Texarkana
Atlantex Power
REP · Texarkana
Octopus Energy
UK-Based
Just Energy
Canadian Co.
Amigo Energy
Just Energy
Tara Energy
Est. 2005
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC
REP · Texarkana
Ranchero Power
REP · Texarkana
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC
REP · Texarkana
INFUSE ENERGY
REP · Texarkana
True Power
REP · Texarkana
Abundance Energy
REP · Texarkana
VARSITY ENERGY LLC
REP · Texarkana
Companion Energy
REP · Texarkana
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC
REP · Texarkana
CleanSky Energy
Clean Plans
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC
REP · Texarkana
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC
REP · Texarkana
Champion Energy
Est. 2003
Think Energy LLC
REP · Texarkana
Spark Energy
Est. 2001
BKV Energy
REP · Texarkana
Base Power
REP · Texarkana
Cirro Energy
NRG Company
TXU
Est. 1882
TriEagle Energy
Eagle Ford
Heritage Power
REP · Texarkana
Reliant Energy
NRG Company
Direct Energy
NRG Company
Green Mountain Energy
100% Renewable
NEC co-op Energy
REP · Texarkana
Payless Power
Prepaid Plans
Pronto Power
REP · Texarkana

Texarkana’s strategic location on the Texas-Arkansas border makes it a logistics and distribution hub. Deregulation means your Texas-side business can shop dozens of providers for the best commercial rate, and businesses switching from default utility rates typically save 15–30%.

Commercial pricing factors in peak demand, load factor, and total volume. A quick quote is the only way to see what rates are available for your specific business profile.

Rooftop Solar

Texarkana Solar

Texarkana gets about 4.9 peak sun hours per day. At the local average rate of 14.4¢/kWh, here's what a typical 7 kW rooftop system looks like.

10,016 kWh
Annual production (7 kW system)
$1,441
Estimated yearly bill savings
$13,475
Net cost after 30% federal credit
9.4 yr
Estimated payback period

Texas context: 122,184 homes in the state have already installed rooftop solar (875 MW of residential capacity).

Estimate assumes a 7 kW system at $2.75/watt, an 80% performance ratio, and the 30% federal tax credit. Over 25 years the system would net roughly $22,550 after its net cost. Run your exact address →

Common questions about electricity rates, plans, and providers in Texarkana, Texas.

How does electricity deregulation work in Texarkana?

Deregulation means Texarkana residents aren’t stuck with one electricity supplier. Oncor Electric Delivery still delivers the power, but the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) certifies multiple suppliers who compete on price and plan terms. You choose the REP (Retail Electric Provider) that fits your budget.

What is the cheapest electricity rate in Texarkana right now?

As of today, the lowest Texarkana rate is 7.3¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh, offered by Budget Power (Prime 12 - 7.30¢). Across 39 providers offering 188 plans, rates average 14.39¢/kWh. We update prices multiple times per day.

What is the average monthly electric bill in Texarkana?

Based on today’s average rate of 14.39¢/kWh, expect about $144/month for 1,000 kWh of usage. Choosing the cheapest plan at 7.3¢ could bring that down to $73/month.

Who delivers electricity in Texarkana?

Electricity in Texarkana is delivered by Oncor Electric Delivery, who maintains the local grid infrastructure. Your supplier choice doesn’t change who delivers the power — only who supplies it and at what rate.

How do I switch electricity providers in Texarkana?

Choose a certified REP (Retail Electric Provider) and enroll. Oncor Electric Delivery processes the switch within 1–2 business days. Your electricity stays on throughout — the only change is who supplies your power and what rate you pay.

What happens when my contract expires?

Your supplier is required to notify you before your contract ends. If you don’t act, you’ll typically default to a variable rate. Compare and switch proactively to avoid paying more than necessary.

How do Texarkana business electricity rates work?

Business rates in Texarkana factor in your demand profile and usage volume. A custom quote is the only way to see real pricing for your specific business. We can help you compare options from certified suppliers.

Who handles power outages in Texarkana?

Oncor Electric Delivery. Your electricity supplier has no role in outage response — that’s always handled by the delivery company.