Athens, TX Helpful Move-In Information
Water and utility billing in Athens: 903-677-6615. This page lists water and utility billing, natural gas, police non-emergency, power outages, public schools, county tax and voter offices, driver license office, hospitals and library for Athens, each from the official source. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
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Athens phone numbers and websites
Emergency: police, fire or medical, dial 9-1-1.
| Service | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Power outages (delivery utility) | ||
| Oncor: report a power outage (24/7)Oncor runs the poles and wires. Call about outages and downed lines; Oncor does not sell plans. | 888-313-4747 | oncor.com |
| Oncor: streetlight outReport online at oncorstreetlight.com. | 888-313-4747 | oncorstreetlight.com |
| City hall and utility billing (water, sewer, trash) | ||
| City of Athens: City Hall (main line) | 903-675-5131 | athenstx.gov |
| Utilities Department (water service and billing)Call to ask about starting water service. | 903-677-6615 | athenstx.gov |
| Natural gas | ||
| Atmos Energy: customer serviceStart, stop or transfer gas service. | 888-286-6700 | atmosenergy.com |
| Atmos Energy: gas leak emergency (24/7)If you smell gas, leave first, then call. | 866-322-8667 | atmosenergy.com |
| Police and fire (non-emergency) | ||
| Athens Police Department (main line)For emergencies dial 9-1-1. | 903-675-5454 | athenstx.gov |
| Athens Fire DepartmentFor emergencies dial 9-1-1. | 903-677-6636 | athenstx.gov |
| Vehicle registration (county tax office) | ||
| Henderson County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title)New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle. | 903-675-6134 | henderson-county.com |
| Voter registration (county elections) | ||
| Henderson County voter registrar (Elections Administrator)Register to vote or update your address. | 903-675-6149 | votetexas.gov |
| Driver license (Texas DPS) | ||
| Texas DPS Driver License Office: Athens511 US Highway 175 W, Athens. Appointments required. Phone is the statewide DPS driver license line. New residents have 90 days to get a Texas license. | 512-424-2600 | dps.texas.gov |
| Public schools | ||
| Athens ISDServes most of Athens. Check your address with the district. | 903-677-6900 | athensisd.net |
| Hospitals | ||
| UT Health AthensEmergency room. 2000 South Palestine St.. | 903-676-1000 | uthealtheasttexas.com |
| Public library | ||
| Henderson County Clint W Murchison Memorial Library121 S Prairieville St., Athens. | 903-677-7295 | |
Numbers come from each organization’s own website (sources below). Offices change numbers; if one is wrong, tell us through the site and we will fix it. Retail electricity providers are not listed here; compare them for your address instead.
Where to next?
Sources
- Power Hopper (licensed electricity broker): powerhopper.energy
- Oncor: report a power outage (24/7): oncor.com
- Oncor: streetlight out: oncor.com
- City of Athens: City Hall (main line): athenstx.gov
- Atmos Energy: customer service; Atmos Energy: gas leak emergency (24/7): atmosenergy.com
- Henderson County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title): comptroller.texas.gov
- Henderson County voter registrar (Elections Administrator): sos.state.tx.us
- Texas DPS Driver License Office: Athens: dps.texas.gov
- Athens ISD: data.texas.gov
- UT Health Athens: uthealtheasttexas.com
- Henderson County Clint W Murchison Memorial Library: imls.gov
- Athens Police Department (main line); Athens Fire Department; Utilities Department (water service and billing): athenstx.gov
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