Average Electric Bill in Texas
The typical Texas household pays $140.7 a month for electricity. See the numbers by home size, compare with the US average, and estimate your own bill.
$140.7
886 kWh × 0.16 $/kWh (EIA, Jul 2026)
Residential rate
$0.16
per kWh
vs US average bill
-13%
cheaper
Bill rank
#30
of 51 (1 = highest)
Average bill by home size in Texas
Same Texas rate, different home sizes. Typical usage figures are national estimates — open a size to see the full breakdown.
Texas average bill trend
Estimated monthly bill (886 kWh × the state residential rate) over the last 12 months (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026).
Texas electricity bill calculator
Prefilled with Texas's average residential rate. Enter your own usage or appliance power to see how your bill compares.
$105.28
600 kWh · ≈ $3.46/day
Per day
$3.46
Per year
$1,263.36
7,200 kWh/yr
Cost breakdown
- Energy91%
- Fixed charge9%
Estimate only. Check your official utility bill for exact charges.
About electricity bills in Texas
What the average includes
The average above is energy cost only: typical household usage × Texas's average residential rate from the EIA. Utilities also add a fixed monthly service charge and, in some areas, tax — expect real bills to run $10–$25 higher.
Lowering your bill
The fastest wins are heating, cooling, and water heating — usually half the bill combined. Use the savings planner to size up LED, thermostat, and appliance changes before spending money.
Average electric bills in Texas: common questions
The average Texas household pays about $140.7 a month, based on typical usage of 886 kWh at the state average residential rate of 0.16 $/kWh (EIA, Jul 2026). Larger homes and heavy AC or heating use push bills above this figure.