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Terms of Use

The terms and conditions governing your use of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board website and digital services.

Last updated: June 9, 2026

These Terms of Use ("Terms") govern your access to and use of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board ("BPUB," "we," "us," or "our") website at www.brownsville-pub.com and the related digital services we provide (collectively, the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms and by our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site.

Use of the website

The content of this Site and the BPUB name are protected under United States law. Except as expressly permitted below, no material from the Site may be copied, reproduced, republished, uploaded, posted, distributed, or transmitted in any way without the prior written consent of BPUB.

You may download material from the Site for your personal, non-commercial use only, provided that you:

  • Do not modify the materials in any way;
  • Retain all copyright, trademark, and other proprietary notices; and
  • Do not use the materials in a manner that suggests an association with BPUB, its products, or its services.

BPUB retains full title and all intellectual property rights to any material you download. We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to change these Terms, to modify or restrict access to the Site, or to discontinue the Site at any time without notice.

Trademarks and logos

The BPUB name and logo are registered trademarks of the Brownsville Public Utilities Board. Use of the BPUB name or logo requires our prior written permission. Inquiries about trademark or logo usage should be directed to the contact information below.

Your submissions

Any information you submit to BPUB through the Site — including comments, suggestions, ideas, questions, and graphics — will be treated as non-confidential and becomes the property of BPUB. We may use such submissions for any purpose without restriction or compensation to you. By submitting material, you represent that it is original to you and that you are responsible for its accuracy, appropriateness, and legality.

Disclaimer of warranties

The Site and all materials on it are provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, either express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law. BPUB does not warrant that the Site will be uninterrupted, error-free, or free of viruses or other harmful components.

BPUB is not responsible for any technical failures, including hardware or software malfunctions, network or connection problems, or incomplete, garbled, or delayed computer transmissions.

Limitation of liability

Under no circumstances will BPUB or its suppliers be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising out of or related to your use of, or inability to use, the Site or any material on it.

The Site may contain links to websites operated by third parties. BPUB does not maintain, endorse, or control these external sites and is not responsible for their content, availability, or privacy practices. Links are provided for your convenience only.

Applicability of content

Information on the Site applies exclusively to products and services available in the United States. The Site is not intended for use where prohibited by law.

Text messaging

Certain BPUB services, including emergency and outage notifications, may be delivered by SMS text message. To receive these messages, you must confirm that your mobile phone and wireless carrier support SMS and are capable of receiving text messages. Message availability may be limited for some carriers or in some locations.

You are responsible for any fees your wireless carrier may charge for sending or receiving text messages. Please confirm any applicable charges with your carrier before enrolling in text-based services.

Governing law

These Terms are governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to its conflict-of-laws provisions. If any provision of these Terms is found to be unlawful or unenforceable, that provision will be severed and the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Changes to these Terms

BPUB may revise these Terms at any time by updating this page. Your continued use of the Site after any change constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

  • Email: websitefeedback@brownsville-pub.com
  • Phone: +1-956-983-6121 (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM)
  • Mail: Brownsville Public Utilities Board, 1425 Robinhood Drive, Brownsville, TX 78521