# Childress, TX Helpful Move-In Information

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## Power outages (delivery utility)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas: report a power outage (AEP Texas runs the poles and wires. Call about outages; it does not sell plans.) | 866-223-8508 | https://www.aeptexas.com/outages/report/ | https://www.aeptexas.com/contact/ |

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

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Childress: City Hall (main line) | 940-937-3683 | https://www.cityofchildress.com/ | https://www.cityofchildress.com/ |
| Water and sewer emergencies (after hours) (After-hours water or sewer problems.) | 940-937-7007 | https://www.cityofchildress.com/water-wastewater | https://www.cityofchildress.com/water-wastewater |

## Garbage and recycling

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Childress Sanitation (Pickup days, carts and bulky items.) | 940-937-3683 | https://www.cityofchildress.com/sanitation | https://www.cityofchildress.com/sanitation |

## 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/9ecf51e6476e20bf93d65e451789b3ae/Mid-Tex%20Tariffs%20-%20April%201,%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/9ecf51e6476e20bf93d65e451789b3ae/Mid-Tex%20Tariffs%20-%20April%201,%202026.pdf |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 940-937-2232 | https://www.childresstx.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/childress.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 940-937-6144 | 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: Childress (1700 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.) | 512-424-2600 | https://www.dps.texas.gov/apps/DriverLicense/OfficeLocations | https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/contact-us |

## Public schools

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress ISD (Serves most of Childress. Check your address with the district.) | 940-937-2501 | https://www.childressisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress Regional Medical Center (Emergency room. Hwy 83 North.) | 940-937-6371 | https://www.childresshospital.com/getpage.php?name=contact&sub=Contact+Us | https://www.childresshospital.com/getpage.php?name=contact&sub=Contact+Us |
| Collingsworth General Hospital (Emergency room. 1013 15th St., Wellington (about 29 mi).) | 806-447-2521 | https://collingsworthgeneral.net/ | https://collingsworthgeneral.net/ |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childress Public Library (117 Ave B NE, Childress.) | 940-937-8421 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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