ELECTRICITY · 78061
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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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Compare live electricity plans and city service contacts for homes and businesses in Pearsall.
Electricity Rates in 78061
Compare 94 plans from 8 providers, starting at 6.5¢ per kWh. AEP Central delivers the power.
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UTILITIES · 78061
Electricity & city services
Delivery utility, city services, and retail electricity plans for this ZIP.
Trash & city services
City of Pearsall solid waste (via Utili…. Carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 830-334-3676.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: City of Pearsall — start 830-334-3676. Leak line 830-334-3676. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Suddenlink.
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central OR Medina Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
830-334-3676City resources ↗GAS LEAK
City of Pearsall — municipal natural gas (via Utility Billing)
830-334-3676More 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 78061?
AEP Texas Central OR Medina Electric Cooperative is the utility that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78061 (Pearsall). 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 78061 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 866-223-8508 or Medina EC 866-632-3532 — match bill.
How do I start water service when I move into 78061?
Contact City of Pearsall — Utility Billing (water, gas, sewer, garbage) at 830-334-3676. Pearsall Utility Billing 830-334-3676 (215 S Ash St) starts/stops/transfers water, municipal gas, sewer, garbage. Confirm city limits vs Frio County / Medina EC rural. Electric is AEP/Medina—not city.
Who handles trash pickup in 78061?
City of Pearsall solid waste (via Utility Billing / ACI Recycling and Disposal). Phone: 830-334-3676. Pearsall garbage billed via Utility Billing 830-334-3676 (ACI Recycling and Disposal).
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
City of Pearsall municipal gas via Utility Billing 830-334-3676. Leak: leave, 911 + City. Do not assume CenterPoint.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
AEP Central parcels competitive; Medina EC members cannot shop REPs.
Does Pearsall 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 78061?
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.
How do I tell a co-op from AEP Texas Central (or CPS Energy)?
Co-op bills are from that cooperative only (no REP). AEP bills show TDU plus a separate REP. CPS Energy electric bills are municipal (San Antonio footprint)—not typical for this 780xx ZIP. Match outage numbers to the bill.
