Texas New Mexico Power
Learn more about Texas New Mexico Power, a utility company in Texas.
What is TNMP?
Texas-New Mexico Power (TNMP) is an electricity transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP). It began as Community Public Service Co. in 1934 and changed its name in 1981. 1 The company used to serve New Mexico but now operates only in Texas. 2 TNMP is headquartered in Lewisville, Texas, and is a subsidiary of TXNM Energy. It provides electricity services to over 280,000 homes and businesses in Texas. 2
Just Energy Plans Available in the TNMP Service Area
TNMP Service Areas
TNMP operates in select cities across Texas’s North-Central, West, and Gulf Coast regions. 3 Cities it serves include Lewisville, Texas City, and Friendswood.
Shop Electricity Rates in the TNMP Service Area
Lewisville Electricity Rates
Lewisville’s Old Town and newer entertainment venues, such as the Lewisville Playhouse, blend historic charm with modern conveniences.
Texas City Electricity Rates
Texas City’s maritime history and proximity to Galveston Bay make it a great town for coastal enthusiasts.
Friendswood Electricity Rates
Friendswood’s exceptional schools and easy beach access make it a popular city for families.
The benefits of living in a deregulated market are that you can choose which electricity provider you would like to enroll with. Some electric companies available for the TNMP area include Just Energy, Amigo Energy, and Tara Energy.
How Just Energy Operates in TNMP’s Service Areas
Just Energy works within TNMP’s service areas to sell you the energy you need at the agreed-upon rates in your chosen energy plan.
As the utility company, TNMP manages the transmission and distribution of electricity to your home. They are also known as your transmission and distribution service provider (TDSP). The utility company is responsible for monitoring and measuring the energy consumption used in your home or business, and it owns the infrastructure, including towers, wires, poles, and lines. If you ever experience a Lubbock power outage, you would contact the utility company for assistance.
A retail electric provider (REP), also known as an energy provider or electric company, buys electricity in bulk from producers and sells it to customers like you. In a deregulated market, you can choose which REP you want to sign up with. When you enroll with a REP like Just Energy, it handles your customer service and billing.
Learn more about the difference between utility companies vs. energy providers.
TNMP FAQS
Does TNMP offer electricity plans?
No, TNMP doesn’t offer electricity plans. It is a utility company and not an energy provider. Your utility company is assigned to you based on your location, but you can choose your energy provider in deregulated energy areas.
Is there a way to lower TDU charges from TNMP?
No. There’s no way to lower TNMP’s TDU charges. These fees are the same for everyone in your area and cover the costs of building, maintaining, and repairing the energy infrastructure needed to physically deliver power to your home.
How are utility companies different from energy providers in Texas?
The difference lies in their roles and responsibilities. A utility company is responsible for the transmission and distribution of electricity, as well as measuring energy consumption in homes and businesses. It owns and manages the infrastructure, including towers, wires, poles, and lines.
A retail electric provider (REP), also known as an energy provider, procures electricity in bulk from energy producers and sells it to customers. When enrolling in electric services, customers choose a REP, such as Just Energy, which then handles customer support and billing.
How is Just Energy different from TNMP?
Just Energy and TNMP are two distinct types of companies. Just Energy is an electric company, while TNMP is a utility company. You choose your energy plan with Just Energy and pay your electric bill to us based on your energy rates and usage. TNMP works in the background to ensure that the equipment delivering energy to your home is functioning correctly.
Who should I contact when there is a power outage?
If your utility company is Texas-New Mexico Power Energy, contact them at 888-866-7456 (select option 1) or use the online submission form. See TNMP’s live outage form. for updates.
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Sources:
- TNMP. “TNMP History.” Accessed November 18, 2025. https://tnmp.com/about-us/tnmp-history
- TNMP. “About Us.” Accessed November 18, 2025. https://https://tnmp.com/about-us
- TNMP. “Service Areas.” Accessed November 18, 2025. https://tnmp.com/about-us/service-areas