Honest Texas Electricity
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Plans we threw out — AEP Texas Central

Of 156 plans in AEP Texas Central (Corpus Christi, McAllen, Laredo, Victoria, Harlingen), we filtered out 93 as gimmicks and kept 63 honest ones. Find your honest cheapest plan →

PRONTO POWER — Pronto Flex 30 Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
Energy Texas — The Lone Saver Plus 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
PRONTO POWER — Summer 2026 Prepaid plan — pay-as-you-go with its own fees, not a straight rate.
TXU ENERGY — Smart 1000 Select 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
Express Energy — Flash Value 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
HERITAGE POWER LLC — Bright Start 36 - $25 credit on your first bill! Adds a credit-card or processing fee — you pay extra just to pay your bill.
HERITAGE POWER LLC — Bright Start 48 - $75 credit on your first bill! Adds a credit-card or processing fee — you pay extra just to pay your bill.
HERITAGE POWER LLC — Bright Start 60 - $75 credit on your first bill! Adds a credit-card or processing fee — you pay extra just to pay your bill.
SFE ENERGY TEXAS INC — SFE RewardsPlus - 14 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
RHYTHM — Rhythm Max Saver 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
Octopus Energy — OctopusFlex Time-of-use — the rate spikes during certain hours; most homes pay more.
SFE ENERGY TEXAS INC — SFE RewardsPlus - 24 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
CHARIOT ENERGY — Bright Nights 11 Time-of-use — the rate spikes during certain hours; most homes pay more.
Abundance Energy — Clean Energy 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Octopus Energy — Octopus Lite 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
Texans Choice Power LLC — Texas Instant 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
Think Energy — Think Clean 24 with Smart Thermostat Requires connecting a smart thermostat or device to get the rate.
HERITAGE POWER LLC — Bright Start 12 - $25 credit on your first bill! Adds a credit-card or processing fee — you pay extra just to pay your bill.
HERITAGE POWER LLC — Bright Start 24 - $25 credit on your first bill! Adds a credit-card or processing fee — you pay extra just to pay your bill.
CHARIOT ENERGY — GridPlus 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
NEC Co-op Energy — Residential Electricity... Plain and simple. Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY INC — 12 Month Usage Bill Credit Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
CHAMPION ENERGY SERVICES LLC — Free Weekends-24 Time-of-use — the rate spikes during certain hours; most homes pay more.
PAYLESS POWER — PTC 6 Month - Prepaid Prepaid plan — pay-as-you-go with its own fees, not a straight rate.
PAYLESS POWER — PTC 12 Month - Prepaid Prepaid plan — pay-as-you-go with its own fees, not a straight rate.
RELIANT — Reliant Power On Flex plan Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
AP GAS & ELECTRIC (TX) LLC — SimpleSaver 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
AMIGO ENERGY — Sustainable Simply Days - 5 Time-of-use — the rate spikes during certain hours; most homes pay more.
TARA ENERGY — Balanced Days Bundle - 5 Time-of-use — the rate spikes during certain hours; most homes pay more.
TARA ENERGY — Sustainable Home Bundle - 5 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
AMIGO ENERGY — Sustainable Lifestyle - 5 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
AMIGO ENERGY — Power Perks - 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
TARA ENERGY — Value Choice - 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY COMPANY — Pollution Free e-Plus 24 Choice Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY COMPANY — Pollution Free e-Plus 12 Choice Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
JUST ENERGY — Sustainable Living Bundle - 5 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
JUST ENERGY — Sustainable Days Bundle - 5 Time-of-use — the rate spikes during certain hours; most homes pay more.
JUST ENERGY — Smart Choice - 12 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
RELIANT — Reliant Power On 12 Plan Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
RELIANT — Reliant Power On 24 Plan Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
CHARIOT ENERGY — Chariot Freedom Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
RELIANT — Reliant Power on 36 Plan Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
DIRECT ENERGY — Autopay Texas 24 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
DIRECT ENERGY — Autopay Texas 36 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY COMPANY — Pollution Free e-Plus 36 Choice Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
DIRECT ENERGY — Autopay Texas 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
RELIANT — Reliant Power On 18 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
GREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY COMPANY — Pollution Free e-Plus 18 Choice Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC — GoodEnergy 24 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC — GoodEnergy 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
GOOD CHARLIE & CO LLC — GoodEnergy 36 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Ranchero Power — Ranchero Fixed Prime - 48 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Ranchero Power — Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 11 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Ranchero Power — Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 5 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Ranchero Power — Ranchero Smart & Fixed - 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Ranchero Power — Smart & Fixed - 36 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Ranchero Power — No Contract Advantage Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC — SoFed Better Rate - 5 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC — SoFed Better Rate - 36 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC — SoFed Better Rate - 11 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
SOUTHERN FEDERAL POWER LLC — Variable Advantage Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
TRIEAGLE ENERGY LP — Sure Value 36 Has a bill credit or usage fee — the advertised price depends on hitting a specific usage, and you pay more if you miss it.
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC — Stars and Stripes Flex Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC — Stars and Stripes Green Flex Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC — Stars and Stripes 9 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC — Stars and Stripes 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC — Stars and Stripes 18 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC — Stars and Stripes 24 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC — Stars and Stripes 36 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC — Liberty Bell Flex Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
REVOLUTION ENERGY LLC — Liberty Bell Green Flex Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
TRIEAGLE ENERGY LP — Simple Savings 36 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
TRIEAGLE ENERGY LP — Simple Savings 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
TRIEAGLE ENERGY LP — Simple Green 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Abundance Energy — Straight Forward 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
SMARTENERGY HOLDINGS LLC — SmartGreen 24 $200 Bill Credit Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
SMARTENERGY HOLDINGS LLC — SmartGreen 12 $200 Bill Credit Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
INFUSE ENERGY — Essential Infusion Flex Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
INFUSE ENERGY — Essential Infusion Green Flex Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
INFUSE ENERGY — PTC Green Infusion Flex Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
INFUSE ENERGY — PTC Infusion Flex Variable rate — the price can change month to month with no cap.
INFUSE ENERGY — Essential Infusion 3 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
INFUSE ENERGY — Essential Infusion 6 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
INFUSE ENERGY — Essential Infusion 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
INFUSE ENERGY — Essential Infusion 24 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
INFUSE ENERGY — Essential Infusion 36 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Think Energy — Think Clean 12 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Think Energy — Think Clean 24 Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
SMARTENERGY HOLDINGS LLC — SmartGreen 9 $200 Bill Credit Charges a flat monthly base fee on top of the rate — it quietly raises your real cost, and hits low-usage months hardest.
Think Energy — Think Clean 12 with Smart Thermostat Connected Requires connecting a smart thermostat or device to get the rate.
CHARIOT ENERGY — Bright Nights 12 Time-of-use — the rate spikes during certain hours; most homes pay more.
CHARIOT ENERGY — Bright Nights 24 Time-of-use — the rate spikes during certain hours; most homes pay more.
CHARIOT ENERGY — Bright Nights 36 Time-of-use — the rate spikes during certain hours; most homes pay more.