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POTEET · TX
78065 resource guide
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ELECTRICITY · 78065
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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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City of Poteet refuse (Republic Service… — carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 830-742-3574.
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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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central OR Karnes Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
830-742-3574City resources ↗EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
FAQ · 78065
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78065?
AEP Central (competitive; 866-223-8508) and/or Karnes EC (non-competitive; 888-807-3952). Match bill. Not CPS Energy majority.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
AEP 866-223-8508 or Karnes EC 888-807-3952 — match bill.
How do I start water service when I move into 78065?
Contact City of Poteet — Utility Billing (water, sewer, refuse) at 830-742-3574. Poteet Utility Billing 830-742-3574 at 491 Ave H. Pay-by-phone 830-268-4183. After-hours water/sewer 830-276-1499. Confirm city limits vs Atascosa County / Karnes EC rural. Electric is AEP/Karnes—not city.
Who handles trash pickup in 78065?
City of Poteet refuse (Republic Services; billed via City 830-742-3574). Phone: 830-742-3574. Poteet refuse via Republic Services; report through City 830-742-3574. Outside city: address-verify.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Piped gas not confirmed for every 78065 address—propane common. CenterPoint Laredo where served 800-427-7142/888-876-5786; CPS gas in Lytle; Pearsall muni gas in Pearsall. Leak: leave, 911 + provider.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
AEP Central parcels competitive; Karnes EC members cannot shop REPs.
Does Poteet 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 78065?
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.
