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About BPUB

Learn about BPUB's mission, history, leadership, and commitment to the Brownsville community. Discover how we provide reliable electric, water, and wastewater services.

The Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) is a community-owned utility providing essential electric, water, and wastewater services to the southernmost tip of Texas. Chartered in 1960, we are dedicated to delivering reliable infrastructure that supports Brownsville's continued growth and prosperity.


Serving Our Community

53K+
Electric Customers

Homes and businesses powered by BPUB

54K+
Water Connections

Delivering safe, clean drinking water

55K+
Wastewater Accounts

Protecting public health and the environment


Our Mission

BPUB is committed to being the provider of choice for utility services. We prioritize flexible, proactive support designed to deliver the finest quality of life to our residents. Our goal is simple: to offer dependable infrastructure that our industrial, commercial, and residential neighbors can count on.

As a Municipally Owned Utility (MOU), we are ranked among the largest in the state and nation. The value we create stays right here in the Brownsville area, reinvested in infrastructure, services, and community programs.