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Most Texans can get same-day lights with no deposit through NoDepositLights.com. Here's how: you pick a traditional plan and enroll. If that light company requires a deposit, we instantly check 6+ other companies to see if any will approve you with $0 deposit. Deposit rules vary wildly — one company might want $400 while another wants $0 for the same person. Most people find a $0 deposit option this way. If nobody says yes, prepaid lights are always available same-day with no deposit and no credit check. Orders placed before 3 PM Central typically connect the same day in deregulated areas like Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth.

Credit-challenged Texans have multiple options for getting lights with no deposit. Different light companies have different credit thresholds — the same 580 credit score might get $0 deposit at Company A and $300 at Company B. NoDepositLights.com checks multiple companies at once when a deposit is required, so you can see which ones will approve you with $0 down. If traditional plans all require deposits, prepaid electricity in Texas is guaranteed approval with no credit check, no deposit, and same-day service. You'll pay $40-75 to start prepaid service instead of a $200-400 deposit.

Deposit recapture is when NoDepositLights.com automatically checks 6+ other Texas light companies if your first choice requires a deposit. Each company has different credit rules, so there's a good chance another company will approve you with $0 deposit even if the first one didn't. You'll see all your options ranked by deposit amount — $0 deposit options show up first. This is the only electricity marketplace in Texas that instantly cross-checks multiple providers to help you avoid deposits. Most customers find a $0 deposit option through this process without calling multiple companies themselves.

A switch hold in Texas electricity is when a previous light company blocks you from getting service at an address because you owe them money. If you have a switch hold, no electricity provider can turn on your lights at that address until you settle the debt — not even prepaid companies. Switch holds are regulated by the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) and must be cleared by paying the previous balance or setting up a payment arrangement. You can check for switch holds by calling your local transmission company (Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP, or TNMP) or by trying to enroll for service.

Prepaid electricity in Texas works like pay-as-you-go phone service — you add money to your account first, then use power. Every prepaid light company offers the same benefits: no deposit required, no credit check, guaranteed approval, and usually same-day service if you order before 3 PM Central. The tradeoff is that prepaid electricity rates are typically 30-50% higher than traditional fixed-rate plans (about $150-200 more per year for average usage). Prepaid is worth it if you need lights on today and can't find a traditional plan with $0 deposit, or if you want complete control over your usage and spending. When your balance runs low, you add more money to keep the lights on. Startup costs for prepaid are typically $40-75.