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78541 resource guide
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ELECTRICITY · 78541
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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 · SouthTrash & city services
City of Edinburg sanitation (confirm wi… — carts, missed pickup, and city requests via 956-388-8204.
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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Outage & emergency contacts
POWER OUTAGE
AEP Texas Central (AEPTC) OR Magic Valley Electric Cooperative
866-223-8508Outage Tracker ↗CITY / WATER / TRASH
City services
956-388-8204City 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 · 78541
Common questions
Who is my electric utility in ZIP 78541?
It depends on your street: AEP Texas Central (competitive; outage 866-223-8508; CS 877-373-4858) or Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (non-competitive; outage 866-225-5683). Near Brownsville, rare BPUB municipal parcels may appear. Check your bill or ESI ID before shopping REPs. TNMP is not typical in the RGV.
Who do I call when the power goes out?
Match the provider on your bill: AEP Texas 866-223-8508, MVEC 866-225-5683, or BPUB 956-983-6300 if applicable. Your REP (if any) does not restore poles/wires. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.
How do I start water service when I move into 78541?
Contact City of Edinburg — Utility Billing (water / wastewater) at 956-388-8204 or use the city’s published start/portal links. City of Edinburg Utility Billing 956-388-8204 (Mon–Fri ~8 a.m.–5 p.m. America/Chicago) at 415 W University Dr. Online pay portal linked from city Utility Billing page. Confirm city limits vs WSC/MUD before applying; nort
Who handles trash pickup in 78541?
City of Edinburg sanitation (confirm with Utility Billing / public works). Phone: 956-388-8204. Confirm Edinburg city sanitation vs private hauler with Utility Billing 956-388-8204. 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 Edinburg 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?
AEP Texas Central parcels: delivery regulated via the TDU; energy supply is competitive via REPs. Magic Valley EC and BPUB customers generally cannot shop REPs. Address-verify before comparing plans.
Does Edinburg 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 78541?
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 competitive AEP wires from a co-op or BPUB?
Look at your electric bill logo/payee and ESI ID. AEP Texas delivery bills show the TDU with a separate REP. MVEC and BPUB bills are from the cooperative or municipal utility (no REP shopping). Match outage numbers: AEP 866-223-8508, MVEC 866-225-5683, BPUB 956-983-6300.
