What is the average electricity rate in Texas?

As of March 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.39¢ per kWh — about 14% below the US average of 19.16¢ per kWh.

What is a typical electric bill in Texas?

At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Texas is about $147.51. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.

Texas ranks #25 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 26 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Energy · Official EIA Data · March 2026

Average rate

16.39¢/kWh

Est. monthly bill*

$147.51

Rank (1 = priciest)

#25/51

Texas electricity is about 14% below the US average (19.16¢/kWh). *Estimated bill at 900 kWh/month.

What is the average electricity rate in Texas?: As of March 2026, the average residential electricity rate in Texas is 16.39¢ per kWh — about 14% below the US average of 19.16¢ per kWh.
What is a typical electric bill in Texas?: At 900 kWh per month, the estimated bill in Texas is about $147.51. Your actual bill depends on home size, season, and usage.
How does Texas rank for electricity prices?: Texas ranks #25 of 51 (1 = most expensive). 26 states have cheaper average residential electricity.

Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) — Form EIA-861/826, residential average price. See all states ranked or our methodology.

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