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Electricity rates in Hext, TX typically range from 8¢ to 16¢ per kWh depending on plan type, term length, and usage level. Hext residents can choose from 100+ plans from PUCT-licensed providers like TXU Energy, Reliant, Gexa Energy, and Constellation. Oncor delivers the power—you pick your retail provider and rate. The Texas state average is 15.8¢/kWh, so competitive plans often save Hext households $200-500 annually.
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Hext residents can choose their electricity provider and save money.
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Hext customers can compare rates from providers like TXU Energy, Reliant, Constellation, and Rhythm Energy—all PUCT-licensed.
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View All ProvidersOncor is a Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) operating within the ERCOT grid serving Hext in Menard County. Oncor maintains power lines and meters—your retail provider (TXU, Reliant, Gexa, etc.) sells the electricity itself.
Texas deregulated its electricity market in 2002 under Senate Bill 7, overseen by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). Hext residents can compare rates from 50+ licensed providers and switch online in minutes.
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To compare electricity rates in Hext, enter your ZIP code on ElectricRates.org to see real-time rates from licensed providers serving the Oncor service area. You can compare fixed-rate, variable-rate, and renewable energy plans side by side based on your estimated monthly usage.
Electricity rates in Hext vary based on plan type, contract term, and usage level. As of 2025, residential rates in the Oncor service area typically range from 8-15 cents per kWh for fixed-rate plans. Use our rate comparison tool to see current rates specific to your ZIP code.
Yes, Hext is in Texas's deregulated electricity market. Residents in Menard County can choose from dozens of licensed retail electricity providers. Your transmission and distribution utility (Oncor) delivers the power, but you select which company supplies your electricity.
Switching electricity providers in Hext is simple: 1) Compare rates using your ZIP code, 2) Choose a plan that fits your needs, 3) Sign up online with your Oncor account number, 4) Your new provider handles the switch—no service interruption. The process takes 1-2 billing cycles.
Oncor is the Transmission and Distribution Utility (TDU) serving Hext and surrounding areas in Menard County. They own and maintain the power lines, meters, and infrastructure that deliver electricity to your home. While you choose your retail electricity provider, Oncor handles outages, meter readings, and power delivery.
Yes, many electricity providers offer 100% renewable energy plans in Hext. These plans source electricity from wind and solar farms across Texas. Green Mountain Energy, Chariot Energy, and other providers offer competitive renewable options in the Oncor service area.
If you don't actively choose a retail electricity provider in Hext, you'll be assigned to a Provider of Last Resort (POLR) at rates typically higher than competitive market rates. We recommend comparing plans and selecting a provider to ensure you're getting the best rate for your usage.
Your Hext electricity bill includes: your retail provider's energy charges (the rate you pay per kWh), Oncor delivery charges (transmission fees), taxes, and any applicable fees. The total is based on your monthly kWh usage multiplied by these combined rates. Most providers offer all-in pricing that simplifies comparison.
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Looking for electricity rates in Hext? Enter your ZIP code above to compare plans from top electricity providers. All 1 Hext ZIP codes have access to competitive electricity rates through Texas's deregulated energy market.
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