{"id":511,"date":"2022-11-10T08:19:42","date_gmt":"2022-11-10T14:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.texstarenergycorp.com\/?p=511"},"modified":"2022-11-07T08:20:40","modified_gmt":"2022-11-07T14:20:40","slug":"how-long-can-i-delay-paying-my-electricity-bill-in-texas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.texstarenergycorp.com\/blog\/how-long-can-i-delay-paying-my-electricity-bill-in-texas","title":{"rendered":"How Long Can I Delay Paying My Electricity Bill in Texas?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Electricity is essential in Texas. It allows you to cool your home during the hot summer months and warm it during cold snaps. Without power, you can\u2019t run your fridge, cook with your stove, or keep the lights on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, when you\u2019re unable to pay your electricity bill<\/a>, you have a serious problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you get service from a power company, you are agreeing to a simple exchange. Your electricity provider will supply reliable power to your home and you will pay the company for the service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, that means you have to keep up with your side of the agreement to get the power you need. If you can\u2019t pay your bill, the provider has the right to shut off your electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, Texans have several options for utility assistance. Keep reading to learn how you can keep the power on in times of financial hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Texas law<\/a>, electricity providers can shut off your power 10 days after your bill\u2019s due date. Before turning it off, however, they must mail you a written (or emailed, if you have agreed upon this method of communication previously) disconnection notice, which can only be dated as early as the first day after your bill\u2019s due date<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This notice must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n