Sam Houston Electric Cooperative

By the 1930s, most urban areas of the United States had enjoyed electric service for more than 50 years, but beyond the city limits, there was darkness. It was not profitable for private power companies to provide service to sparsely populated rural areas. A number of farmers and ranchers decided that if they were going to get the power they needed, they would have to take action themselves. So they organized local cooperatives to provide local, consumer-owned electric service. By 1940, nearly 600 cooperatives throughout the nation were providing electricity to more than 1.5 million consumers in 46 states. In 1939 the Houston County Electric Cooperative was established to provide electric service to Houston, Leon, Trinity, Anderson, Walker, Angelina, Cherokee, Madison and Freestone counties in Texas. More than 13,000 members spanning nearly 17,000 meters receive power from the Houston County Electric. Houston County Electric Cooperative is headquartered in Crockett, Texas.

Porter Special Utility District is dedicated to providing clean and safe water to the residents of Porter, Texas. The organization prioritizes superior service and actively welcomes feedback from the community it serves. In addition to water services, Porter Special Utility District offers resources such as water quality reports, drought contingency plans, and conservation tips. The district is committed to maintaining transparency and compliance with state laws regarding public records and communication. Generated from the website

Established in 1943, Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative Inc. serves over 21,000 member accounts. Located in Kirbyville, Texas, it owns and maintains over 2,800 miles of line to serve members/consumers. The company s wholesale power suppliers are Sam Rayburn Generation & Transmission (G&T) Cooperative, East Texas Electric Cooperative and Tex-La Electric Cooperative. Jasper-Newton Electric Cooperative Inc. provides services, such as engineering, rebates, rates and forms library. It also offers energy management services, as well as has a storm center and provides hurricane information.