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ELECTRICITY · 78343
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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 Bishop sanitation (confirm with… — carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 361-584-2567.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: CenterPoint Energy (Entex) — start 800-427-7142. Leak line 888-876-5786. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Frontier Fiber.
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC)
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
361-584-2567City 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 · 78343
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78343?
AEP Texas Central is typically the TDU that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78343 (Bishop / US 77)—not CenterPoint Electric Delivery, Oncor, or TNMP. You pick a Retail Electric Provider (REP) for the energy plan. Outages: 866-223-8508; CS 877-373-4858. Rural edges may touch Nueces EC or San Patricio EC—verify ESI ID.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
Call AEP Texas at 866-223-8508, or use aeptexas.com outage tools. Your REP does not restore wires or poles. Downed line: stay away, call 911 and AEP Texas. If your bill shows Nueces EC, call 800-632-9288; SPEC members call 888-740-2220.
How do I start water service when I move into 78343?
Contact City of Bishop — Utility Customer Service (water) at 361-584-2567 or use the city’s published start/portal links. Bishop Utility Customer Service 361-584-2567 (ext. 103/105 often listed). Confirm city limits vs Nueces County / NEC rural parcels.
Who handles trash pickup in 78343?
City of Bishop sanitation (confirm with Utility Customer Service). Phone: 361-584-2567. Confirm Bishop city sanitation vs private hauler with Utility Customer Service 361-584-2567.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
CenterPoint Energy (Entex) South Texas is the typical LDC for many Bishop addresses. Start/transfer: 800-427-7142. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and CenterPoint 888-876-5786 from a safe place. Natural gas is not retail-choice like electricity.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
Delivery is regulated through AEP Texas Central as TDU. Energy supply is competitive—you choose among licensed REPs. Compare the Electricity Facts Label at your expected kWh usage. Co-op fringe (NEC/SPEC) and Robstown RUS generally cannot shop REPs.
Does Bishop use Houston or Dallas 311?
No—Coastal Bend communities do not use Houston 311 or Dallas 311. Corpus Christi has its own 311 (361-826-2489 outside city) for Corpus Christi city services—do not assume it covers Bishop / 78343. Use the local utility/city contacts in this packet. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 78343?
Common Coastal Bend options include AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Frontier, and Sparklight where built; availability thins in rural Duval/Brooks/Jim Hogg/Bee parcels and on barrier islands. 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.
