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78043 resource guide
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AEP Central delivers power and handles outages (South load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.
Compare electricity plans ↗AEP Central · SouthWater & 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.
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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.
FAQ · 78043
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78043?
AEP Texas Central TDU (Laredo SE / Rio Bravo). You pick a REP. Outages: 866-223-8508; CS 877-373-4858. Medina/Karnes rural edges—verify ESI ID. Not CPS Energy electric majority; not Oncor.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
AEP Texas 866-223-8508. REP does not restore wires. Medina EC fringe 866-632-3532; Karnes EC 888-807-3952. Downed line: 911 + provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 78043?
Contact City of Laredo Utilities Department — Water Customer Service at 956-727-6402. Laredo Utilities Customer Service 956-727-6402 (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. America/Chicago) at City Hall Annex, 1102 Bob Bullock Loop. New accounts often require in-person ID at the Annex or online apply. Pay-by-phone 956-721
Who handles trash pickup in 78043?
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. Outside city: address-verify.
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. Co-op fringe cannot shop 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. Use local contacts in this packet. Life safety: 911.
Which internet providers serve 78043?
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.
