ELECTRICITY · 77968
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AEP Central delivers power and handles outages (South load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
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Electricity Rates in 77968
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UTILITIES · 77968
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Water & sewer
We couldn't confirm a single water provider for every address in this ZIP. Check with your city, WSC, or property manager.
Start water service ↗Trash & city services
We couldn't confirm trash service for every address in this ZIP. Check with your city or property manager.
Find city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: CenterPoint Energy (Entex) — start 800-427-7142. Leak line 888-876-5786. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Frontier Fiber.
Start gas service ↗CONTACTS · 77968
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC) OR Victoria Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗GAS LEAK
CenterPoint Energy (Entex) — South Texas Geographic Rate Area
888-876-5786More information ↗Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.
EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 77968?
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC) OR Victoria Electric Cooperative is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 77968 (Inez). You choose a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for your plan and bill. The rate table at the top of this page shows today's lowest 77968 plans at 500, 1,000 and 2,000 kWh, and you can switch through WattKarma (PUCT broker #BR220202) at no cost.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
Match the provider on your bill: AEP Texas 866-223-8508 or VEC 361-582-5555. Your REP (if any) does not restore poles/wires. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 77968?
Provider varies by street in Inez / 77968 (small city, WSC, or unincorporated). Do not assume Corpus Christi 311, Victoria 361-485-3400, or Port Lavaca service outside those footprints.
Who handles trash pickup in 77968?
City contract vs private hauler is address-dependent. Confirm with city hall, HOA, or landlord. Multifamily properties often use private haulers.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
CenterPoint Energy (Entex) South Texas is the typical LDC for many Inez addresses. Start/transfer: 800-427-7142. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and CenterPoint 888-876-5786 from a safe place. Natural gas is not retail-choice like electricity.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
AEP Texas Central parcels: delivery regulated via the TDU; energy supply is competitive via REPs. Victoria EC members generally cannot shop REPs.
Does Inez use Houston, Dallas, or Corpus Christi 311?
No—Victoria / Port Lavaca / Crossroads communities do not use Houston 311, Dallas 311, or Corpus Christi 311 for local utilities. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 77968?
Common Coastal Bend / Crossroads options include AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Frontier, Sparklight, and Suddenlink/Optimum where built; availability thins in rural Goliad/DeWitt/Calhoun parcels and on barrier islands. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address.
How do I tell competitive AEP wires from a co-op?
Look at your electric bill logo/payee and ESI ID. AEP Texas delivery bills show the TDU with a separate REP. Victoria EC, Jackson EC, and Karnes EC bills are from the cooperative (no REP shopping). Match outage numbers to your bill.
