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See prepaid electricityCheap Prepaid Electricity, No Deposit, in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen sits in the Rio Grande Valley, between McAllen and Brownsville. Because it's within Texas's deregulated area, you can choose your electricity provider — no deposit, no credit check, and same-day connection.
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Electricity facts for Harlingen
This is what determines your electric service in Harlingen, regardless of which electricity company you choose.
County
Cameron
Transmission utility (TDU)
AEP Texas
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866-223-8508Direct line to AEP Texas, not your electricity company
Electricity market
DeregulatedYou can choose your electricity provider
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Questions about electricity in Harlingen
Does Electricity Express provide service in Harlingen?
Yes. Harlingen is within Texas's deregulated area, so you can choose your electricity provider. We offer both prepaid and postpaid electricity there, with no deposit and no credit check.
Who is my transmission and distribution utility (TDU) in Harlingen?
AEP Texas is responsible for maintaining the poles and lines and metering your usage in Harlingen. That charge is the same no matter which electricity company you choose — we only handle the energy and billing side. To report an outage, call AEP Texas directly at 866-223-8508, not your electricity company.
How long does it take to get connected in Harlingen?
Same day if you call before 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Outside those hours, your service is ready the next business day.
Is Harlingen in the right county to qualify?
Harlingen belongs to Cameron County. Coverage doesn't depend on the county but on the area regulated by your TDU; if you're unsure about your exact address, enter your ZIP code above or call us at 855-722-7199.
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Call before 5:00 p.m. and we'll have your service ready the same day.
Or call us at 855-722-7199
Monday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.