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78382 resource guide
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ELECTRICITY · 78382
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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 Rockport garbage and recycling… — carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 361-729-2213.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: City of Rockport — start 361-729-2213. Leak line 361-729-2213. 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
361-729-2213City resources ↗GAS LEAK
City of Rockport — municipal natural gas (via Utility Customer Service)
361-729-2213More information ↗Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.
EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
FAQ · 78382
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78382?
AEP Texas Central is typically the TDU that delivers electricity and restores outages in 78382 (Rockport / Aransas County seat)—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 78382?
Contact City of Rockport — Utility Customer Service (water, wastewater, natural gas, garbage, recycling) at 361-729-2213 or use the city’s published start/portal links. Rockport Utility Customer Service 361-729-2213 ext. 234 (Mon–Fri ~8 a.m.–5 p.m. America/Chicago) at 212 N Live Oak St. City bundles water, sewer, natural gas, garbage, recycling. Online signup linked from city utility pa
Who handles trash pickup in 78382?
City of Rockport garbage and recycling (via Utility Customer Service). Phone: 361-729-2213. Rockport garbage/recycling started with Utility Customer Service 361-729-2213. Multifamily may use private haulers.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
City of Rockport provides municipal natural gas for many Rockport city addresses (often with water/sewer/garbage). Start: 361-729-2213. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and the city utility emergency contacts 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 Rockport 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 Rockport / 78382. Use the local utility/city contacts in this packet. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 78382?
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.
