Around 85% of the cities in Texas were declared deregulated in 2002. Since then the state has witnessed fierce competition among the energy providers. Each electricity company strives to offer premium energy plans at competitive rates and with flexible terms. You could also find the energy plans available with special promotional offers. Energy deregulation has helped families and the economy in many ways. Now, the Texans do not have to buy electricity from the transmission and distribution utility company or the local utility provider.