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76848 resource guide
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ELECTRICITY · 76848
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Oncor delivers power and handles outages (South load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
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We couldn't confirm a single water provider for every address in this ZIP — check with your city, WSC, or property manager.
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Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
We couldn't confirm piped natural gas for every address in this ZIP — check with the local gas company or your property manager.
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CHECKLISTS · 76848
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative (not AEP/Oncor retail-choice wires for SWT…
325-853-2544Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
City resources ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
FAQ · 76848
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 76848?
Southwest Texas Electric Cooperative (Menard footprint). Outages: 325-853-2544 / 800-643-3980.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
SWTEC 325-853-2544 / 800-643-3980.
How do I start water service when I move into 76848?
Provider varies by street in Hext/76848. Top-level phones blank—check lease, prior bill, city hall, or TCEQ. Do not assume Brownwood/Early/Brady/San Saba/Goldthwaite/Junction/Bangs/Santa Anna/Lometa phones outside those footprints.
Who handles trash pickup in 76848?
City contract vs private hauler is address-dependent. Confirm with city hall, HOA, or landlord.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Piped gas not confirmed for every 76848 address—propane common. Atmos where served 888-286-6700/866-322-8667; Brady muni; WTG Junction/Menard/Ballinger. Leak: leave, 911 + provider.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
SWTEC members cannot shop REPs. Rare AEP fringe is competitive.
Does Hext use Houston or Dallas 311?
No—Hill Country fringe / Brownwood–Brady–San Saba communities do not use Houston or Dallas 311. Use local contacts in this packet. Life safety: 911.
Which internet providers serve 76848?
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 or municipal utility from Oncor/AEP?
Co-op/muni bills are from that provider only (no REP). Oncor/AEP bills show TDU plus a separate REP. Match outage numbers to the bill.
