Texas Power Outages
Use this Texas outage page to understand where customer impact is highest and how broadly outages are spread across the state.
About 4,235 tracked customers are currently without power out of 14,837,293 total tracked customers (around 0.0%). We currently track 263 regions for this state. The largest current outage totals are concentrated in Harris (2,482), Ellis (1,563), and Lubbock (1,423).
Based on the current totals, outage activity in Texas appears limited right now, but official provider resources remain the best source for local service status. If service is disrupted in your area, use your utility provider for official status information and follow any emergency instructions from local authorities.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:50 PM. Use the update time shown on this page to understand how recent the displayed outage totals are.
Texas power outage overview
Updated within the last hour
Use the region breakdown below to see where outages are concentrated inside the state. For official status, open a provider page and follow the outage link when available.
Most affected areas in Texas
| Region | Customers out | Tracked | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harris | 2,482 | 2,322,339 | Mar 19, 2026 3:26 PM |
| Ellis | 1,563 | 101,686 | Mar 19, 2026 2:56 PM |
| Lubbock | 1,423 | 126,648 | Mar 19, 2026 3:26 PM |
| Fort Bend | 1,023 | 439,260 | Mar 19, 2026 2:54 PM |
| Medina | 736 | 25,593 | Mar 19, 2026 2:46 PM |
| Dallas | 668 | 1,147,243 | Mar 19, 2026 3:04 PM |
| Montgomery | 630 | 395,519 | Mar 19, 2026 2:52 PM |
| Bexar | 394 | 950,562 | Mar 19, 2026 3:24 PM |
| Nueces | 380 | 164,558 | Mar 19, 2026 3:02 PM |
| Bastrop | 324 | 49,971 | Mar 19, 2026 3:18 PM |
Cities and regions in Texas
Utility providers in Texas
CenterPoint Energy
Customers out: 3,636 · Tracked: 3,228,652
Oncor
Customers out: 1,593 · Tracked: 4,122,903
HILCO Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 1,591 · Tracked: 36,107
Lubbock Power & Light System
Customers out: 1,422 · Tracked: 100,000
American Electric Power Texas
Customers out: 814 · Tracked: 1,094,735
Medina Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 742 · Tracked: 39,426
CPS Energy
Customers out: 367 · Tracked: 969,781
Sam Houston Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 358 · Tracked: 94,627
Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 330 · Tracked: 142,899
Entergy
Customers out: 242 · Tracked: 457,687
Austin Energy
Customers out: 141 · Tracked: 504,705
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 51 · Tracked: 435,315
Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 47 · Tracked: 89,346
Magic Valley Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 45 · Tracked: 147,657
Central Texas Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 45 · Tracked: 47,934
Texas New Mexico Power
Customers out: 38 · Tracked: 281,711
Southwestern Electric Power Co
Customers out: 36 · Tracked: 126,578
Lyntegar Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 35 · Tracked: 24,145
Xcel Energy
Customers out: 26 · Tracked: 97,905
Nueces Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 12 · Tracked: 20,965
Farmers Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 10 · Tracked: 95,834
Karnes Electric Coop
Customers out: 9 · Tracked: 23,460
Concho Valley Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 9 · Tracked: 16,241
Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative
Customers out: 7 · Tracked: 45,044
Showing top 24 by current impact. See provider pages for official links.
What may cause outages in Texas
Common drivers include severe storms, high winds, lightning, extreme heat, equipment failures, planned maintenance, and grid overload. This page focuses on current impact totals; for incident details, check official provider updates.
What to do during a power outage in Texas
- Confirm status with your utility’s official outage page.
- Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed when possible.
- Use flashlights instead of candles.
- Avoid downed lines and report hazards to local authorities.
FAQ
How often is outage data updated for Texas?
Outage totals change as providers post new data. This page shows the latest available timestamp so you can judge how fresh the numbers are.
What should I do during a power outage in Texas?
Check your utility provider’s official outage page, keep phones charged, avoid downed power lines, and follow local emergency guidance. If you see immediate danger, contact emergency services.
Why can regional outage totals differ from the state total?
State and regional totals may not update at exactly the same time. Temporary mismatches can happen when providers refresh one area before another.
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026 2:50 PM