ELECTRICITY · 77979
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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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UTILITIES · 77979
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Trash & city services
City of Port Lavaca sanitation (confirm…. Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 361-552-9793.
Trash & 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.
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC)
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
361-552-9793City resources ↗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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CHECKLISTS · 77979
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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 77979?
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 77979 (Port Lavaca). 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 77979 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?
Call AEP Texas at 866-223-8508, or use aeptexas.com outage tools. Your REP does not restore wires or poles. Downed line: stay away, call 911 and AEP Texas. If your bill shows a co-op, use that co-op’s outage number instead.
How do I start water service when I move into 77979?
Contact City of Port Lavaca — Utility Billing (water / sewer) at 361-552-9793 or use the city’s published start/portal links. Port Lavaca Utility Billing 361-552-9793 (ask for Utility Billing / ext. 238). Online payments via municipal portal. Confirm city limits vs Calhoun County WSC/rural before applying.
Who handles trash pickup in 77979?
City of Port Lavaca sanitation (confirm with Utility Billing). Phone: 361-552-9793. Confirm Port Lavaca city sanitation vs private hauler with Utility Billing. Multifamily often private.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
CenterPoint Energy (Entex) South Texas is the typical LDC for many Port Lavaca 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?
Delivery is regulated through AEP Texas Central as TDU. Energy supply is competitive—you choose among licensed REPs. Compare the Electricity Facts Label at your expected kWh usage. Co-op and municipal customers (e.g. Robstown RUS) generally cannot shop REPs.
Does Port Lavaca 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 77979?
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.
What should I do before digging in the yard?
Call 811 (Texas 811) before any digging or landscaping that disturbs soil so underground electric, gas, water, and telecom lines can be marked. Hitting a line can be dangerous and costly.
