Many TXU Energy and Reliant Energy customers that were asked for a deposit by these big brand energy companies were able to sign up with no deposit companies with absolutely no deposit required. These type of providers are usually prepaid electric companies and will have you pay an upfront for some amount usually in the $100 range. By getting billed up front you either pay for actual usage or estimated electricity usage based on the type of electric meter you have. There aer no hidden fees, gimmicks or tricks which is also different than a lot of the no deposit and pre-paid electricity light companies in the Tyler and East Texas area.