# Texas PUC lowers the interest rate on customer deposits

By Ali Peivandizadeh, business growth and AI implementation specialist.
Published Nov 13, 2026. Last checked Nov 13, 2026. Last changed Nov 13, 2026.
Section: News
Who it is for: Electricity sellers. Texas. Customer care, compliance, pricing.

The Texas PUC set the interest rates that REPs pay on customer deposits and on overbillings for 2027.

## The facts
- Energy Choice Matters reported the decision on Nov 6, 2026. It is in PUC Project 45319.
- The rate on customer deposits will be 3.68%. It is 4.12% now.
- The rate on overbillings and certain underbillings will be 3.78%. It is 4.34% now.
- The new rates apply for calendar year 2027.
- The PUC updates these rates once a year by a method set in its rules.

## What it means for you
The rates a REP pays on deposits and overbillings change on Jan 1, 2027.

## Sources
- Energy Choice Matters, trade publication, Nov 6, 2026: https://www.energychoicematters.com/news/texas-puc-approves-lower-interest-rate-for-retail-provider-customer-deposits-ove

General information, not legal, financial or engineering advice.

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