Average electric bill in Texas
What a typical Texas home uses and pays for electricity each month, from U.S. Energy Information Administration data.
$251
Average bill in July 2026: 1,581 kWh at 15.9¢/kWh.
$176
Average monthly bill over the last 12 months.
$104
The same 1,103 kWh on today’s cheapest fixed-rate plan.
Month by month
| Month | Average use | Average price | Average bill |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | 1,581 kWh | 15.9¢ | $251 |
| June 2026 | 1,309 kWh | 15.9¢ | $209 |
| May 2026 | 994 kWh | 16.4¢ | $163 |
| April 2026 | 848 kWh | 17.0¢ | $144 |
| March 2026 | 819 kWh | 16.4¢ | $134 |
| February 2026 | 921 kWh | 15.4¢ | $142 |
| January 2026 | 1,085 kWh | 15.7¢ | $170 |
| December 2025 | 944 kWh | 15.9¢ | $150 |
| November 2025 | 814 kWh | 16.0¢ | $131 |
| October 2025 | 1,090 kWh | 16.1¢ | $175 |
| September 2025 | 1,309 kWh | 15.8¢ | $207 |
| August 2025 | 1,522 kWh | 15.5¢ | $235 |
Source: U.S. EIA, residential sales, customers and average price for Texas. Average use = sales ÷ customers; includes areas without a choice of provider.
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Questions people ask
What is the average electric bill in Texas?
About $176 a month on average over the last 12 months, ranging from $131 in mild months to $251 in summer.
Why are summer bills so high in Texas?
Air conditioning. Average usage in July is roughly twice the usage in March or November.