ELECTRICITY · 78046
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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 · 78046
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Water & sewer
City of Laredo Utilities Department. Start or transfer at 956-727-6402.
Start water service ↗Trash & city services
City of Laredo Solid Waste Department. Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 956-796-1098.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: CenterPoint Energy (Entex) — start 800-427-7142. Leak line 888-876-5786. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Suddenlink.
Start gas service ↗CONTACTS · 78046
Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC)
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
956-796-1098City 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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Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78046?
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC) is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78046 (Laredo). 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 78046 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?
AEP Texas 866-223-8508. REP does not restore wires. Downed line: 911 + provider.
Who handles trash pickup in 78046?
City of Laredo Solid Waste Department. Phone: 956-796-1098. Laredo Solid Waste trash pickup 956-796-1098; landfill 956-795-2515; admin 956-795-2510. Multifamily may use private haulers.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
CenterPoint South Texas typical for many Laredo addresses. Start 800-427-7142; leak 911 + 888-876-5786. Not retail-choice like electricity.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
AEP Central delivery is regulated; energy supply is competitive via REPs. CPS Energy electric is non-competitive only inside CPS San Antonio footprints—not this ZIP’s majority.
Does Laredo use Houston or Dallas 311?
No—South Texas / Laredo / Atascosa-area communities do not use Houston or Dallas 311. Life safety: 911.
Which internet providers serve 78046?
AT&T, Spectrum, Suddenlink/Optimum (where footprint exists), Frontier, and local WISPs; rural availability thins. Check each provider’s address tool. No guarantee at every unit.
What should I do before digging in the yard?
Call 811 (Texas 811) before digging so underground electric, gas, water, and telecom lines can be marked.
