Childress, TX Helpful Move-In Information

City of Childress: 940-937-3683. This page lists city hall, trash pickup, natural gas, power outages, public schools, county tax and voter offices, driver license office, hospitals and library for Childress, each from the official source. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

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Childress 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)
City of Childress: City Hall (main line)940-937-3683cityofchildress.com
Water and sewer emergencies (after hours)After-hours water or sewer problems.940-937-7007cityofchildress.com
Garbage and recycling
City of Childress SanitationPickup days, carts and bulky items.940-937-3683cityofchildress.com
Natural gas
Atmos Energy: customer serviceStart, stop or transfer gas service.888-286-6700atmosenergy.com
Atmos Energy: gas leak emergency (24/7)If you smell gas, leave first, then call.866-322-8667atmosenergy.com
Vehicle registration (county tax office)
Childress County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title)New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.940-937-2232childresstx.us
Voter registration (county elections)
Childress County voter registrar (Elections Administrator)Register to vote or update your address.940-937-6144votetexas.gov
Driver license (Texas DPS)
Texas DPS Driver License Office: Childress1700 Avenue F Northwest, Ste A, Childress. 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
Childress ISDServes most of Childress. Check your address with the district.940-937-2501childressisd.net
Hospitals
Childress Regional Medical CenterEmergency room. Hwy 83 North.940-937-6371childresshospital.com
Collingsworth General HospitalEmergency room. 1013 15th St., Wellington (about 29 mi).806-447-2521collingsworthgeneral.net
Public library
Childress Public Library117 Ave B NE, Childress.940-937-8421

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