Water & Wastewater
The City of Hitchcock Public Works Department has been recognized as a Superior Water System by the State of Texas for multiple years. The City is well-equipped to efficiently meet the water and wastewater demands of commercial and light industrial users.
Reliable fire protection is provided through a system of overhead and ground storage tanks serving local businesses.
Electricity
Electric service is provided by CenterPoint Energy, a strong partner in local economic development and the area’s primary transmission and distribution utility.
Texas operates under a deregulated electricity market, providing businesses access to competitive retail providers. Typical electric capacity in the area is 12.5 kV (12,500 volts), with select locations offering access to higher capacity service up to 138 kV (138,000 volts).
The Hitchcock Economic Development staff can assist businesses by providing customized rate information from available retail providers.
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy serves as the Local Distribution Company (LDC) for natural gas in the Hitchcock area.
Typical infrastructure supporting industrial and commercial users includes 2 to 4 inch gas lines operating at approximately 40 psi, ensuring reliable service for a variety of business needs.
For additional information on rates and tariffs, please refer to Houston Gas Rates & Tariffs.
Telecommunications
Hitchcock offers access to a robust broadband telecommunications network with service from facilities-based, government-regulated carriers, including Xfinity (Comcast) and Frontier.
Businesses can access high-speed internet services with speeds up to 1 Gbps, supporting modern operational and data requirements.
