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Texas electricity definition

Variable-rate plan

A month-to-month retail product whose price may change according to the provider's disclosed method.

What it means

A variable plan can change price between billing cycles. The current EFL and provider disclosures are time-sensitive evidence.

Eyebiss interpretation

How the decision system uses this concept

Eyebiss will not extrapolate a stale variable price into future household costs.

Claim provenance: OFFICIAL_SOURCE

Commonly confused with

  • fixed-rate plan
  • indexed plan
  • default renewal product

Related concepts

Fixed-rate planA term retail product whose price remains fixed under the rule's definition, subject to allowed changes such as TDU charges or regulatory fees.RenewalThe continuation or replacement of retail electricity service when an existing product approaches or reaches expiration.Contract expirationThe point when the initial term contract is completed under its stated end condition.

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 Plan OptionsPublic Utility Commission of Texas

    Fixed, variable, indexed, prepaid, and time-of-use products have different pricing and contract behavior. Time-of-use prices may vary by time or day.

    Retrieved 2026-08-21 · Texas · primary source · freshness mediumIndividual EFLs and TOS documents control the actual product mechanics.