Bay City, TX Helpful Move-In Information

Water and utility billing in Bay City: 979-245-2322. This page lists water and utility billing, police non-emergency, power outages, public schools, county tax and voter offices, driver license office, hospitals and library for Bay City, each from the official source. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

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Bay City phone numbers and websites

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ServicePhoneWebsite
Power outages (delivery utility)
AEP Texas: report a power outageAEP Texas runs the poles and wires. Call about outages; it does not sell plans.866-223-8508aeptexas.com
City hall and utility billing (water, sewer, trash)
Utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service)Set up water, sewer and trash service in your name.979-245-2322baycitytx.gov
Police and fire (non-emergency)
Bay City Police Department (main line)For emergencies dial 9-1-1.979-245-8500baycitytx.gov
Bay City Volunteer Fire DepartmentFor emergencies dial 9-1-1.979-245-8313baycitytx.gov
Vehicle registration (county tax office)
Matagorda County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title)New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.979-789-5100co.matagorda.tx.us
Voter registration (county elections)
Matagorda County voter registrar (Tax Assessor-Collector)Register to vote or update your address.979-789-5114votetexas.gov
Driver license (Texas DPS)
Texas DPS Driver License Office: Bay City510 Avenue F, Bay City. Appointments required. Phone is the statewide DPS driver license line. New residents have 90 days to get a Texas license.512-424-2600dps.texas.gov
Public schools
Bay City ISDServes most of Bay City. Check your address with the district.979-401-1005bcblackcats.net
Hospitals
Matagorda Regional Medical CenterEmergency room. 104 7th Street.979-245-6383matagordaregional.org
Sweeny Community HospitalEmergency room. 305 North McKinney, Sweeny (about 17 mi).979-548-1500sweenyhospital.org
Public library
Bay City Public Library1100 7th St., Bay City.979-245-6931

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.

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