EYEBISSCheck a bill

Texas electricity definition

Retail electric provider

Also: REP, electricity provider, retail provider

A company authorized to sell and bill retail electricity customers in a competitive Texas service area.

What it means

The retail electric provider handles the retail product and customer bill. It is separate from the company that owns or operates the local delivery wires.

Eyebiss interpretation

How the decision system uses this concept

Eyebiss evaluates evidence about a REP's plan; it is not a REP and does not sell electricity.

Claim provenance: OFFICIAL_SOURCE

Commonly confused with

  • TDU
  • utility
  • ERCOT

Related concepts

Transmission and distribution utilityThe company that owns or operates local electricity delivery infrastructure in a service territory.Public Utility Commission of TexasThe state commission that regulates Texas utilities and retail electric providers and operates Power to Choose.Electricity Facts LabelA standardized disclosure that summarizes a retail electricity product's price, contract terms, sources, and environmental information.SwitchingChanging the retail electric provider or product serving an eligible service address.

Sources

  1. PUCT Substantive Rule 25.475: General Retail Electric Provider Requirements and Information DisclosuresPublic Utility Commission of Texas

    The contract documents include the TOS, EFL, and YRAC. The rule defines fixed-rate and variable-price products. The EFL uses standardized price disclosures, including specified usage levels. Contract-expiration notices must describe termination penalties and applicable timing.

    Retrieved 2026-08-21 · Texas · primary source · freshness highConsumers should verify the current rule and their own TOS, EFL, YRAC, and expiration notice before acting.
  2. Power to Choose GlossaryPublic Utility Commission of Texas

    Official consumer definitions for EFL, REP, delivery company, kWh, contract documents, and plan charges.

    Retrieved 2026-08-21 · Texas · primary source · freshness mediumDefinitions summarize consumer concepts; controlling law and the customer's contract remain authoritative for a dispute.