Electricity in Cross Timbers & North Central Texas: compare plans for your address
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In short: In the Cross Timbers and North Central Texas towns on this page (Mineral Wells, Stephenville, Glen Rose, Jacksboro and Gorman), the transmission and distribution utility (TDU) in ERCOT’s data is Oncor, except in Glen Rose, where it is TNMP. Those addresses are open to retail choice. Electric cooperatives and city-owned utilities serve other parts of the region and generally do not offer retail choice. ERCOT lists 24,098 active residential electric meters (ESI IDs) across Mineral Wells, Stephenville, Glen Rose, Jacksboro and Gorman (October 5, 2026). To compare, enter your ZIP code at powerhopper.energy/compare and confirm with your service address.
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[0:00] Hey, Cross Timbers and North Central Texas residents,
[0:02] visit powerhopper.energy to shop multiple electricity providers
[0:07] and hop to a better rate.
Who delivers electricity in Cross Timbers & North Central Texas?
In ERCOT’s October 2026 data, Oncor is the delivery utility (TDU) for the residential addresses in Mineral Wells, the city of Stephenville, Jacksboro and Gorman. TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power), another competitive delivery utility, serves the Glen Rose addresses and a handful of addresses in the Jacksboro ZIP code.
Delivery utility website: Oncor Electric Delivery · TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power)
Can I choose my electricity provider in Cross Timbers & North Central Texas?
For Oncor and TNMP addresses, yes. Parts of Erath County outside Stephenville and parts of the Glen Rose area are served by United Cooperative Services, and other towns in the region are served by electric co-ops or city-owned utilities, which generally do not offer retail choice. Check your exact service address.
Already on a plan? Check whether switching is worth it before you change.
How many homes in Cross Timbers & North Central Texas are on the competitive market?
ERCOT’s TDSP ESIID Extract (data as of October 5, 2026) lists 24,098 active residential ESI IDs across the 5 towns on this page: Mineral Wells 10,063; Stephenville 9,477; Glen Rose 2,277; Jacksboro 1,658 (1,651 on Oncor and 7 on TNMP); Gorman 623. By delivery utility: Oncor 21,814; TNMP 2,284.
One ESI ID (Electric Service Identifier) per metered home or apartment. City means the postal city on the service address, not city limits; city-owned utility and co-op addresses are not in the extract. Source: ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract, data as of October 5, 2026.
Before you compare, check current median prices for Oncor and TNMP homes.
What does Hopper say about Cross Timbers & North Central Texas?
Hopper’s message to Cross Timbers and North Central Texas: visit powerhopper.energy to shop multiple electricity providers.
Closing on a home? Read what to do before the keys change hands. Bill higher than you expected? Have us read your electric bill and explain it.
What are some Cross Timbers & North Central Texas ZIP codes?
Example ZIP codes for Cross Timbers, not a list of addresses that can shop; some cross city or utility lines. Meter counts cover the whole ZIP code.
| ZIP code | Area | Active residential meters (ERCOT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76067 | Mineral Wells | 9,791 | Oncor. |
| 76401 | Stephenville | 9,477 | Oncor in the city; co-op in parts of the county. |
| 76043 | Glen Rose | 2,276 | TNMP; United Cooperative serves parts of the area. |
| 76458 | Jacksboro | 1,664 | Mostly Oncor; 7 addresses are TNMP. |
| 76454 | Gorman | 623 | Oncor. |
Availability varies by service address. Enter yours to see plans.
How do I compare electricity plans in Cross Timbers & North Central Texas?
Enter a Cross Timbers ZIP code, then your service address. If it can shop, you’ll see plans; read each plan’s Electricity Facts Label (price at your usage, base charge, credits, term, cancellation fee) before you choose.
Where to next?
Other Texas regions: Electricity in Mid-Cities · Electricity in West Texas
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Sources
- ERCOT TDSP ESIID Extract (report 203), Oct 5, 2026
- PUCT broker directory (BR260201)
- PUCT: Choosing an Electric Plan
- Power to Choose (PUCT)
- Power to Choose FAQ
- Oncor Electric Delivery
- TNMP (Texas-New Mexico Power)
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Common questions
Can every address in Cross Timbers & North Central Texas choose an electricity provider?
No. Mineral Wells, the city of Stephenville, Glen Rose, Jacksboro and Gorman are mostly Oncor or TNMP areas with retail choice, but electric co-ops and city-owned utilities serve other parts of the region and generally do not offer it. Enter your ZIP code, then your address, to see what is available.
How many homes in Cross Timbers & North Central Texas have electric service on the competitive market?
ERCOT’s TDSP ESIID Extract lists 24,098 active residential electric meters (ESI IDs) across Mineral Wells, Stephenville, Glen Rose, Jacksboro and Gorman (October 5, 2026), roughly one per home or apartment with a retail electricity provider.
Is Jacksboro served by Oncor or TNMP?
Mostly Oncor. ERCOT’s extract lists 1,658 active residential meters with a Jacksboro address: 1,651 on Oncor and 7 on TNMP. Both are competitive delivery utilities, so either way the address can usually shop.
Do the wires or the delivery utility change if I switch providers?
No. The delivery utility, Oncor or TNMP, depending on the town, keeps the same wires and still delivers the electricity, and its delivery charges still appear on your bill. Switching changes the retail provider that bills you, not the wires.