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76384 resource guide

Nearby places, utilities, and electricity plans for Downtown Vernon, Wilbarger County seat, and Wilbarger Street.

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UTILITIES · 76384

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ELECTRICITY · 76384

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AEP North delivers power and handles outages (West load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.

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CONTACTS · 76384

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FAQ · 76384

Common questions

Who is my electric utility in ZIP 76384?

AEP Texas North is the TDU that delivers electricity and restores outages in Vernon / 76384. You pick a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for the energy plan and bill. Outages: 866-223-8508.

Who do I call when the power goes out?

Call AEP Texas at 866-223-8508 (24/7) or use AEP Texas online outage tools. Your REP does not restore wires or poles. For a downed power line, stay far away and call 911 and AEP Texas.

How do I start water service when I move into 76384?

Contact City of Vernon — Utility Billing / Collection Division at 940-552-2581 or use the published start/portal links. Vernon Utility Billing 940-552-2581 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. America/Chicago) at City Hall, 1725 Wilbarger St. Establishes water/sewer/trash, meter on/off, billing. Phone payments 800-272-9829 (jurisdiction code 6659).

How does trash and recycling work in Vernon?

Vernon residential refuse is billed with water/sewer via Utility Billing 940-552-2581.

Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?

Atmos Energy typically distributes natural gas where piped service exists near Vernon / 76384. Start service via Atmos Account Center or 888-286-6700. If you suspect a leak: leave immediately, avoid sparks, then call 911 and Atmos 866-322-8667 from a safe place.

Is electricity regulated or competitive here?

Delivery (wires, outages, delivery charges) is regulated through AEP Texas North as TDU. Energy supply is competitive—you choose among licensed REPs. Always compare the Electricity Facts Label at your expected kWh usage.

Does Vernon use Dallas 311 or Fort Worth 311?

Wichita Falls and most 763xx towns use their own utility billing lines—not Dallas 311 or Fort Worth 311. Wichita Falls Utility Billing 940-761-7414; Water Distribution emergencies 940-761-4333. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.

Which internet providers serve 76384?

Common North Texas options include AT&T, Spectrum, and Frontier; availability varies widely across Wichita Falls, Vernon, and rural Clay/Archer/Young/Knox towns. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address. This packet does not guarantee service at every unit.

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.