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Texas governor-elect promised to freeze electricity rates

By Ali Peivandizadeh, business growth and AI implementation specialist.

Published Nov 13, 2026 · Last checked Nov 13, 2026 · Last changed Nov 13, 2026
The short version

Gina Hinojosa won the Texas governor's race after a campaign promise to freeze residential electricity rates on her first day in office.

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Electricity sellers, energy brokers. Texas. Owner, pricing, compliance.

The facts

  • Hinojosa, a Democrat, defeated Governor Greg Abbott in the election on Nov 3, 2026, the Texas Tribune reported.
  • During the campaign she said: "On Day One as governor, I'll freeze residential electricity rates."
  • Her campaign website says she will direct the PUC to freeze the rates residential customers pay. It says the freeze would last until laws make data centers and other large users pay their own way.
  • Energy Choice Matters notes that the statements do not say whether the freeze covers delivery rates, retail prices, or both.
  • PUC commissioners need confirmation by the state senate. Two commissioners' terms end on Sep 1, 2027.
  • No order has been issued.

What it means for you

It is not yet known whether a freeze would apply to the price a REP charges, or only to regulated delivery rates.

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