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Yes, you can get electricity with no deposit in Dallas. Dallas is in the Oncor delivery area, where you choose your own retail provider. Pick a prepaid plan, which cannot charge a security deposit and has a starting balance capped at $75 plus utility fees, or a postpaid plan that waives the deposit if you qualify.
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No deposit electricity plans in Dallas
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How to read this table:
- ¢/kWh
- average price per kilowatt-hour, including delivery charges, at 500, 1,000 or 2,000 kWh of monthly use.
- Term
- contract length.
- EFL
- Electricity Facts Label, the official price sheet.
- PDS
- Prepaid Disclosure Statement (prepaid plans only).
| Provider / Plan | Utility area | ¢/kWh @500 | ¢/kWh @1000 | ¢/kWh @2000 | Term | Type | No deposit basis | Facts label | Enroll | Last updated | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payless Power PTC 3 Month - Postpaid | Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) | 11.6 | 11.2 | 11.0 | 3 mo | Postpaid, Fixed | Provider terms: no deposit (may require approved credit) | EFL | Provider site | Power to Choose export, fetched 2026-10-15 | |
| Payless Power PTC 6 Month - Postpaid | Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) | 15.1 | 14.7 | 14.5 | 6 mo | Postpaid, Fixed | Provider terms: no deposit (may require approved credit) | EFL | Provider site | Power to Choose export, fetched 2026-10-15 | |
| Payless Power PTC 12 Month - Postpaid | Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) | 15.4 | 15.0 | 14.8 | 12 mo | Postpaid, Fixed | Provider terms: no deposit (may require approved credit) | EFL | Provider site | Power to Choose export, fetched 2026-10-15 | |
| Pronto Power Power To Choose | Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) | 18.5 | 16.9 | 16.1 | Month-to-month | Prepaid, Variable | Prepaid (no deposit by rule) | EFL · PDS | Provider site | Power to Choose export, fetched 2026-10-15 | |
| Payless Power PTC 6 Month - Prepaid | Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) | 17.6 | 17.2 | 17.0 | 6 mo | Prepaid, Fixed | Prepaid (no deposit by rule) | EFL · PDS | Provider site | Power to Choose export, fetched 2026-10-15 | |
| Payless Power PTC 12 Month - Prepaid | Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) | 17.9 | 17.5 | 17.3 | 12 mo | Prepaid, Fixed | Prepaid (no deposit by rule) | EFL · PDS | Provider site | Power to Choose export, fetched 2026-10-15 | |
| Pronto Power Pronto Saver One | Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) | 19.1 | 17.9 | 17.3 | Month-to-month | Prepaid, Variable | Prepaid (no deposit by rule) | EFL · PDS | Provider site | Power to Choose export, fetched 2026-10-15 |
Who delivers power in Dallas: Oncor
Oncor Electric Delivery is Texas's largest transmission and distribution utility. Its service territory includes the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth and their suburbs. ONC You buy electricity from the retail provider you choose. Oncor still delivers it, reads your meter and handles outages.
Check your exact address. Not every Dallas–Fort Worth ZIP is Oncor-only. Some ZIPs are served by TNMP, another wires utility with retail choice. Some suburbs are served by city-owned utilities or electric cooperatives, which usually don't offer retail choice. BAR Use our ZIP lookup or Oncor's service territory lookup to confirm. ONC-L
How to get no-deposit electricity in Dallas
- Enter your ZIP code above and confirm Oncor (or TNMP) is your utility.
- Choose a prepaid plan or a postpaid plan with no deposit, and read its EFL (and PDS for prepaid).
- Enroll and fund the connection balance (up to $75) plus any utility fees. R498
- With an existing smart meter, some providers connect the same day, Monday through Saturday, if you enroll and pay before their evening cutoff. DEPP
Prepaid or postpaid without a deposit?
Prepaid plans cannot charge a deposit. R498 On a postpaid plan, you can skip the deposit if, for example, you are 65 or older and not behind on any electric account. R478 Full rules: No deposit electricity in Texas.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get no deposit electricity in Dallas?
Yes. Prepaid plans can't charge a security deposit under PUCT rules; you fund a starting balance of up to $75 plus utility fees. Some postpaid plans also waive the deposit if you meet the PUCT credit criteria.
Which utility delivers electricity in Dallas?
Oncor Electric Delivery delivers electricity in Dallas, Fort Worth and their suburbs. You choose your retail electric provider separately, and Oncor handles outages and meter reading.
Does every DFW suburb have retail choice?
No. Some suburbs are served by city-owned utilities or electric cooperatives that usually don't offer retail choice, and some ZIPs are served by TNMP instead of Oncor. Check your ZIP code before you shop.
Can I get power turned on the same day in Dallas?
Often, yes. Several providers offer same-day connection Monday through Saturday when a smart meter is already in place and you enroll and pay before their evening cutoff.
Sources (accessed )
- [R498] 16 TAC §25.498 Prepaid Service (PUCT), Cornell LII, last amended eff. 1/6/2022: https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/16-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-25-498
- [R478] 16 TAC §25.478 Credit Requirements and Deposits (PUCT), Cornell LII, last amended eff. 5/13/2018: https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/texas/16-Tex-Admin-Code-SS-25-478
- [BAR] PUCT 2025 Biennial Agency Report (January 2025), PDF pp. 12 & 18: https://ftp.puc.texas.gov/public/puct-info/agency/resources/reports/leg/2025_Biennial_Agency_Report.pdf
- [ONC] Oncor Electric Delivery Form 10-K for FY2025 (service territory includes Dallas, Fort Worth and suburbs): https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1193311/000119331126000007/c311-20251231x10k.htm
- [ONC-L] Oncor Service Territory Lookup: https://www.oncor.com/content/oncorwww/us/en/home/oncor-service-territory-page.html
- [DE] Direct Energy TX prepaid page (same-day Mon–Sat with smart meter; 6 p.m. CT move-in cutoff): https://www.directenergy.com/en/residential/energy/electricity-plans/prepaid
- [PP] Payless Power (same-day Mon–Sat if funded before 6 p.m.): https://paylesspower.com/es/como-obtener-electricidad-sin-numero-de-seguro-social-en-texas/