Since 2002, when electric deregulation in Texas went into effect, the majority of Texans (approximately 85%) have had the right to choose electricity providers for their homes and businesses. Whether you are a new homeowner in Dallas, Texas, or a long-time resident who is dissatisfied with the current power company services, you can still open a new account with an energy provider of your choice. Prior to electricity deregulation in Texas, a single utility company controlled all energy sales and distribution statewide, leaving the local residents with no other choice of electric power providers. Today, however, residents can choose their power companies and make their own preferred selections of fixed-rate, variable-rate, and prepaid energy service plans. Although the same provider you used previously may still handle the distribution of power to you, other companies are in charge of sales and customer account billing procedures. You also have...