# Big Spring, TX Helpful Move-In Information

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## Power outages (delivery utility)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | https://www.oncor.com/outages/ | https://www.oncor.com/content/oncorwww/us/en/home/contact-us.html |
| Oncor: streetlight out (Report online at oncorstreetlight.com.) | 888-313-4747 | https://www.oncorstreetlight.com/ | https://www.oncor.com/content/oncorwww/us/en/home/faqs/faqs-details.html |

## City hall and utility billing (water, sewer, trash)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service) (Set up water, sewer and trash service in your name.) | 432-264-2544 | https://www.bigspringtx.gov/293/Water-Utility-Billing-Office | https://www.bigspringtx.gov/293/Water-Utility-Billing-Office |
| Pay a utility bill by phone (automated) (Automated payment line.) | 833-227-1752 | https://www.bigspringtx.gov/293/Water-Utility-Billing-Office | https://www.bigspringtx.gov/293/Water-Utility-Billing-Office |

## Natural gas

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atmos Energy: customer service (Start, stop or transfer gas service.) | 888-286-6700 | https://www.atmosenergy.com/ | https://www.atmosenergy.com/static/5f520ce086cab41748f06f7bf5af4bdd/West%20Texas%20Tariffs%20-%20June%205,%202026.pdf |
| Atmos Energy: gas leak emergency (24/7) (If you smell gas, leave first, then call.) | 866-322-8667 | https://www.atmosenergy.com/ | https://www.atmosenergy.com/static/5f520ce086cab41748f06f7bf5af4bdd/West%20Texas%20Tariffs%20-%20June%205,%202026.pdf |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 432-264-2232 | https://www.co.howard.tx.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/howard.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 432-264-2273 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |

## Driver license (Texas DPS)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas DPS Driver License Office: Big Spring (5725 IH 20 West, Big Spring. Appointments required. Phone is the statewide DPS driver license line. New residents have 90 days to get a Texas license.) | 512-424-2600 | https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/DriverLicense/OfficeLocations | https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/contact-us |

## Public schools

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Spring ISD (Serves most of Big Spring. Check your address with the district.) | 432-264-3600 | https://www.bsisd.esc18.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Forsan ISD (Serves part of Big Spring. Check your address with the district.) | 432-457-2223 | https://forsan.esc18.net/ | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Medical Center Big Spring (Emergency room. 1601 W 11th Place.) | 432-606-5200 | https://www.scenicmountainmedical.com/ | https://www.scenicmountainmedical.com/ |
| Martin County Hospital District (Emergency room. 600 E Interstate 20 Po Box 640, Stanton (about 19 mi).) | 432-607-3200 | https://www.martincountyhospital.org/contact/ | https://www.martincountyhospital.org/contact/ |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard County Library (500 S Main St., Big Spring.) | 432-264-2260 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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