When does my Texas electricity contract end, and where do I find the date?
For a fixed-rate contract, Texas rules require your bill to show the end date in bold, underlined type. The rules also require your provider to send at least three written notices during the last third of the term. For residential terms longer than four months, the final notice must arrive at least 30 days before the term ends.
Where to find it on your bill
Look for a date in bold, underlined type. That is the end date for a fixed-rate contract.
Example only. Made-up bill excerpt. Not a real bill.
| Label on the bill | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Service period | The dates this bill covers |
| Contract end date | A date in bold, underlined type (example: "Your fixed-rate term ends 12/31/2099") |
Texas rules require the bold, underlined end date on each residential and small commercial bill for a fixed-rate product. Not seeing it? Check whether your contract is fixed-rate at all. See Fixed-rate vs. variable-rate electricity.
What notices should I get?
For a fixed-rate term, the rules require at least three written notices in the last third of the term.
Example only. A 12-month term. The last third is the final four months. The rule's notice period would fall inside those four months.
For residential terms longer than four months, the final notice must arrive at least 30 days before the term ends. Small commercial customers have a different final-notice timeline in the rule.
What is a month-to-month contract?
Texas rules define a month-to-month product as one that lasts 31 days or less. It may not contain a termination fee.
What happens when my contract ends?
Renewal and auto-renew terms are in your contract. Read your Terms of Service and the notices your provider sends. This page does not tell you which choice to make.
Common Questions
Where is the end date on my bill?
Look for a date in bold, underlined type. Texas rules require it on each residential and small commercial bill for a fixed-rate product.
What notices should I get before my contract ends?
At least three written notices during the last third of a fixed-rate term. For residential terms longer than four months, the final notice must arrive at least 30 days before the term ends.
What is a month-to-month contract?
A product that lasts 31 days or less and may not contain a termination fee, as the Texas rules define it.
What if I cannot find my end date?
Check your contract documents, including your Terms of Service and Electricity Facts Label. Or call your provider and ask for the date. You can also upload your bill to Bill Check for a plain-language read of your rate, usage, and charges.
Where are my renewal terms?
In your contract. Read your Terms of Service and any notices your provider sends. If anything differs from this page, your contract and the rule control.
Related Questions
- What is the difference between fixed-rate and variable-rate electricity?
- What is an Electricity Facts Label (EFL)?
- How do I read my Texas electric bill?
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Sources
- 16 TAC §25.479, Issuance and Format of Bills (subsection (c)(6)), Public Utility Commission of Texas, retrieved 2026-10-05
- 16 TAC §25.475, General Retail Electric Provider Requirements and Information Disclosures to Residential and Small Commercial Customers (subsections (b)(7), (c)(3)(D), and (e)(1)(A)), Public Utility Commission of Texas, retrieved 2026-10-05