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Dickinson, TX electricity rates
About 21,834 people live in Dickinson (Census Bureau 2023 estimate). Dickinson is in Galveston County and gets its power delivered by Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP), so households here can shop among retail electric providers. Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) serves scattered pockets of Texas, including areas near Galveston Bay, parts of North Texas and the Permian Basin around Pecos and Fort Stockton.
Eligible Dickinson ZIP codes: 77539.
Current TNMP plans for Dickinson
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Average price at 1,000 kWh from each plan's EFL, delivery charges included. Plans with terms of 3 months or less are excluded. Rank plans at your usage.
How the TNMP delivery charge works
Your bill has two parts. The energy charge is what your provider sets and competes on. The delivery charge belongs to Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP): a fixed monthly customer and metering charge plus a per-kWh delivery rate approved by the PUCT. Every provider in Dickinson pays the same delivery charges, which is why comparing the all-in average price on the EFL is the fair way to shop. Low-usage homes feel the fixed monthly piece more, so check prices at 500 kWh if you live in a small apartment.
Galveston County notes
In Galveston County, competitive service comes through CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP). Some nearby areas in the county are served by a city-owned utility or co-op and cannot switch.
Nearby cities
- League City (TNMP, 6 mi)
- Texas City (TNMP, 6 mi)
- Santa Fe (CenterPoint, 7 mi)
- La Marque (TNMP, 7 mi)
- Seabrook (CenterPoint, 9 mi)
- Webster (CenterPoint, 9 mi)
Dickinson electricity FAQ
Can I choose my electricity provider in Dickinson, TX?
Yes, for addresses on the Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) system. Dickinson ZIP codes 77539 are in the Texas competitive retail market, so you can pick any retail electric provider that serves TNMP.
Who is the electric utility in Dickinson?
Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) owns the poles and wires in Dickinson, reads meters and restores outages. You do not choose the utility; it stays the same no matter which provider you pick. To report an outage, call TNMP at 1-888-866-7456.
What is the TNMP delivery charge on my Dickinson bill?
Every plan in Dickinson includes TNMP's regulated delivery charges: a fixed monthly customer charge plus a per-kWh delivery rate, both set by the Public Utility Commission of Texas. Providers pass these through, so they are already included in the average price shown on each plan's Electricity Facts Label (EFL). They are updated periodically, so read the current figures on the EFL rather than an old article.
How do I compare electricity rates in Dickinson?
Use the live table on this page, which lists current fixed-rate plans on the TNMP system from the state's Power to Choose data, sorted by average price at 1,000 kWh. For a ranking at your own usage, enter your Dickinson ZIP on the home page. Plans with promotional terms of 3 months or less are left out.
Does switching providers in Dickinson interrupt my power?
No. The new provider handles the switch with the utility, and the same wires deliver your power. A standard switch usually completes within a few business days.