Serving Texarkana, TX Since 2006

    Ambit Energy Rates & Plans in
    Texarkana, Texas

    Start service at a new address, pay your bill, manage your account, or transfer your electricity — all in one place. Texarkana is in Texas's deregulated market, so you choose your provider.

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    Local Services

    Texarkana, TX Utility Setup Guide

    Texarkana straddles the Texas-Arkansas border in Bowie County and serves as a regional hub for Northeast Texas with a population of approximately 36,000. When you move to Texarkana, you'll need to contact two entities for your electricity service. Oncor Electric Delivery is the regulated utility that owns and maintains the power lines, poles, and meters in your area, so you'll call them to report outages or address infrastructure issues. For your electricity plans, billing, and customer support, Ambit Energy is your retail provider and handles the competitive side of your account. This split between the regulated utility and a retail electricity provider is standard for Texas's deregulated electricity market and lets you shop for better rates while maintaining reliable grid service. Texarkana experiences hot, humid summers from May through September when air conditioning runs consistently, along with moderate heating needs in winter. Most households in the area use between 1,000 and 2,000 kilowatt-hours per month depending on the season and how aggressively they manage their thermostat. When comparing electricity plans, focus your comparison on rates in the 1,000 to 2,000 kWh tier rather than the advertised 500 kWh tier, since that's where most households actually spend their money over a full year. Ambit Energy offers competitive plans at those realistic usage levels, helping you find savings that add up across your twelve-month contract rather than chasing promotional rates that don't reflect your actual consumption.

    Your Electric Options

    Top 4 Ambit Energy Electricity Plans for Texarkana

    Serving the Oncor Electric Delivery utility area. Rates include E-Plan (paperless) discount.

    LOWEST RATE

    Budget Relief 12

    12 months

    500 kWh
    23.0¢
    1,000 kWh
    16.5¢
    2,000 kWh
    18.3¢
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    Texas Solar Buyback 24

    24 months

    500 kWh
    17.0¢
    1,000 kWh
    17.6¢
    2,000 kWh
    17.9¢
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    Texas Solar Buyback 12

    12 months

    500 kWh
    17.0¢
    1,000 kWh
    17.6¢
    2,000 kWh
    17.9¢
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    Lone Star Classic 24

    24 months

    500 kWh
    20.1¢
    1,000 kWh
    18.6¢
    2,000 kWh
    17.9¢
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    Most Texarkana homes use 1,000–1,500 kWh/month — the 1,000 kWh column is the most realistic comparison.

    Local Info

    Texarkana, TX Utility & Government Contacts

    Verified numbers, addresses, and websites for services you'll need during your move.

    Oncor

    Power outage · grid operator

    Call Oncor for outages — not Ambit.

    City Hall

    Permits, utilities, general

    Police (non-emergency)

    Texarkana Police Department

    County Courthouse

    Records, permits, court business

    Post Office

    USPS retail + mailing

    Frequently Asked

    Texarkana Electricity Service FAQ

    About Texarkana

    Who do I call for a power outage in Texarkana?+
    Call Oncor Electric Delivery at (888) 313-4747. Oncor Electric Delivery maintains the wires and restores outages in the Texarkana area. Your Ambit plan covers billing only.
    Which Ambit Energy plan offers the best value in Texarkana?+
    At typical 1,000 kWh usage, Budget Relief 12 delivers the best fixed-rate value at 16.5¢/kWh (E-Plan included). For summer A/C months, the Summer Break plan offers 50% off energy charges June–September — often the strongest value when usage spikes.
    Is Ambit available in all Texarkana ZIP codes?+
    Yes. Ambit serves all Texarkana ZIP codes and surrounding areas in the same TDU territory.
    What nearby cities do you serve?+
    Nash, Hooks, Maud, Queen City — all in Oncor Electric Delivery territory.
    How do I set up water service in Texarkana?+
    Call Texarkana Water and Sewer Utility at (903) 798-3900. Deposit may apply for new accounts. Setup typically completes in 1–3 business days.

    About the Texas Deregulated Market

    How long does it take to switch providers?+
    1 to 7 days, completed by your next meter read. No service interruption. New-address connections can usually happen same-day or next-day.
    What's the difference between Oncor and Ambit?+
    Oncor Electric Delivery owns the poles, wires, and meters (the Transmission & Distribution utility). Ambit is the retailer that sells your plan and sends your bill. You choose the retailer; the TDU is fixed by geography.
    Fixed vs variable rates — which should I pick?+
    Fixed locks your ¢/kWh for 12, 24, or 36 months. Variable can change monthly with wholesale prices. Most Texas households pick fixed for budget predictability, especially during summer peak months.
    What is the E-Plan discount?+
    Ambit's paperless billing discount — enroll in email-only billing and your rate drops by 0.2¢/kWh. Rates on this page assume E-Plan is enabled; add 0.2¢/kWh for paper billing.
    Do you have Spanish-language support?+
    Yes — our site is fully bilingual and phone support is available in Spanish. Ver esta página en español →

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    Disclaimer: Savings estimates are for illustration purposes only and are not guaranteed. Actual rates vary based on usage, location, and plan terms. Rates shown are at 2000 kWh usage level. E-Plan discount requires enrollment in electronic billing. Texas Energy Saver is an Independent Ambit Energy Consultant. Ambit Texas, LLC REP #10117.