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BROWNSVILLE · TX
78521 resource guide
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UTILITIES · 78521
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ELECTRICITY · 78521
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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
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPU… — start or transfer at 956-983-6121.
Start water service ↗Trash & city services
We couldn't confirm trash service for every address in this ZIP — check with your city or property manager.
Trash & city resources ↗Natural gas & internet
Gas: Texas Gas Service (ONE Gas) — start 800-700-2443. Leak line 800-959-5325. Internet: AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, Frontier Fiber.
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CHECKLISTS · 78521
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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
BPUB municipal (not AEP Texas retail-choice wires for BPUB customers)
956-983-6300Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
956-983-6300City resources ↗GAS LEAK
Texas Gas Service (ONE Gas) — Rio Grande Valley Service Area
800-959-5325More information ↗Leave first, then call 911 and this line from a safe place.
EMERGENCY
Police · Fire · EMS
911For immediate emergencies only.
FAQ · 78521
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78521?
Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is the municipal electric provider for most of Brownsville / 78521. BPUB customers generally cannot shop REPs. Emergencies: 956-983-6300; CS: 956-983-6121. Rare AEP Texas Central or Magic Valley EC fringe—verify your bill.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
If you are a BPUB customer, call 956-983-6300 (24/7) or use bpub.com Outage Center. If your bill shows AEP Texas, call 866-223-8508; MVEC members call 866-225-5683. Downed line: stay away and call 911 plus your electric provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 78521?
BPUB provides water/wastewater for typical Brownsville addresses. Customer service 956-983-6121; emergencies 956-983-6300. Start via BPUB (bpub.com). Confirm you are not on a fringe non-BPUB system before applying.
Who handles trash pickup in 78521?
Solid waste is not asserted as a single verified BPUB phone in this packet—confirm City of Brownsville sanitation vs private hauler for your address. Multifamily often private.
Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?
Texas Gas Service (RGV Service Area) is the typical LDC for many Brownsville addresses. Start/transfer: 800-700-2443. Suspected leak: leave immediately, then call 911 and Texas Gas Service 800-959-5325 from a safe place. Natural gas is not retail-choice like electricity.
Is electricity regulated or competitive here?
BPUB is a municipal (public power) utility—customers usually cannot choose a REP. AEP Texas Central fringe parcels (if any) can shop REPs. Always verify before enrolling on Power to Choose.
Does Brownsville use Houston or Dallas 311?
No—Rio Grande Valley communities do not use Houston 311 or Dallas 311. Use the local utility/city contacts in this packet (Mission has MyMission311 / 956-585-3111 where applicable). Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.
Which internet providers serve 78521?
Common RGV options include AT&T Fiber, Spectrum, and Frontier; availability thins in rural Starr/Willacy/Cameron coastal areas. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address. This packet does not guarantee service at every unit.
How do I tell BPUB from AEP Texas or Magic Valley EC?
Look at your electric bill logo/payee. BPUB bills are from Brownsville Public Utilities Board. AEP delivery bills show AEP Texas as TDU with a separate REP. MVEC bills are from the cooperative. Outage: BPUB 956-983-6300 vs AEP 866-223-8508 vs MVEC 866-225-5683.
