You have three choices.
Accept the renewal offer, choose a different plan from your current provider, or switch providers. Compare estimated total bills at your usage and confirm each plan's contract terms before deciding.
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Compare plans before you renew
Start with your ZIP, then use a recent bill to compare estimated costs at your actual usage.
Free to browse. Read the Electricity Facts Label and final terms before enrolling.
Three steps before your contract ends
Find your end date
Check the expiration notice, latest bill, or provider account. Note whether the contract gives an exact calendar date or ties expiration to a meter-reading date.
Compare complete bills
Use the same monthly kWh for the renewal offer and competing plans. Check delivery charges, bill credits, base fees, term length, and cancellation rules.
Confirm the effective date
Ask the new provider when a switch will actually take effect. Save the enrollment confirmation and check the final bill from the old provider.
Can you switch without an early termination fee?
For a fixed-rate contract with a stated calendar expiration date, the Public Utility Commission of Texas rule says a termination penalty cannot apply during the final 14 days before that date. What matters is when the switch takes effect, not merely when you start shopping. Confirm the expiration date and scheduled switch date with both providers. If your contract uses a meter-reading date instead of an exact calendar date, ask your current provider how the rule applies to your notice.
If you want to leave earlier, check the fee in your contract and use our break-even calculator to see whether possible savings outweigh it. If you are moving to a new address, see the separate relocation fee guide before ending service.
What if you do nothing?
After the final expiration notice, the Texas rule requires service to continue on a default month-to-month product if you take no action. You may cancel that default product without a fee, but its price can change between billing cycles. Read the default product's Electricity Facts Label and compare it with other offers rather than treating it as an automatic bargain.
How to compare a renewal offer fairly
- Use your usage. A plan that looks inexpensive at 1,000 kWh can cost more at 500 or 2,000 kWh, especially when a bill credit has a threshold.
- Compare the full estimated bill. Include energy, delivery, base fees, and conditions for any credit. Review mild and hot-month usage if you have both.
- Read each Electricity Facts Label. Check term length, renewable content if relevant, and the early termination fee.
- Confirm address and timing. Availability and the start date depend on the service location, not a statewide headline rate.
Ready to make the call?
Compare current plans for your home, or set a reminder if your end date is still months away.
Set a free contract renewal reminder if you are not ready to shop today. It does not switch your service automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch Texas electricity providers before my contract ends without a fee?
If your fixed-rate contract specifies a calendar expiration date, the Texas rule says no termination penalty applies during the final 14 days before that date. Confirm the date and the effective switch date with both providers. Different end-date wording may require a different calculation.
What happens if I do nothing when my electricity contract expires?
After the final expiration notice, a customer who takes no action must continue on a default month-to-month product that can be canceled without a fee. Its price may change between billing cycles, so compare its disclosed terms with other options.
Should I accept my electricity renewal offer?
Compare its estimated total bill at your usage, contract length, fees, and Electricity Facts Label with other plans available for your address. A familiar provider or lower headline rate alone does not establish the best fit.
Is moving to a new address the same as switching providers?
No. A qualifying relocation has separate protection against an early termination fee. Give your provider a forwarding address and reasonable evidence of the move if requested, then arrange new service for the new address.
Last reviewed October 21, 2026. Plan availability, prices, and individual contract dates must be verified with the provider before enrollment.