# Columbus, TX Helpful Move-In Information

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Emergency: police, fire or medical, dial 9-1-1.

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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 Columbus: City Hall (main line) | 979-732-2366 | https://www.columbustexas.net/ | https://www.columbustexas.net/ |

## Garbage and recycling

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Disposal Systems: trash and recycling (City-listed hauler.) | 800-375-8375 | https://www.columbustexas.net/ | https://www.columbustexas.net/page/garb.home |

## Police and fire (non-emergency)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Police: non-emergency | 979-732-3351 | https://www.columbustexas.net/page/police.home | https://www.columbustexas.net/page/police.home |
| Colorado County Sheriff's Office dispatch (after-hours emergencies) (After-hours emergencies. For life-threatening emergencies dial 9-1-1.) | 979-732-2388 | https://www.columbustexas.net/ | https://www.columbustexas.net/page/city.public_works |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 979-732-2710 | https://www.co.colorado.tx.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/colorado.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 979-732-6860 | 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: Columbus (3229 Columbus Loop, Columbus. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus ISD (Serves most of Columbus. Check your address with the district.) | 979-732-5704 | https://www.columbusisd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Community Hospital (Emergency room. 110 Shult Dr.) | 979-732-2371 | https://www.columbusch.com/ | https://www.columbusch.com/ |
| Rice Medical Center (Emergency room. 600 South Austin Road, Eagle Lake (about 15 mi).) | 979-234-5571 | https://www.ricemedicalcenter.net/ | https://www.ricemedicalcenter.net/ |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nesbitt Memorial Library (529 Washington St., Columbus.) | 979-732-3392 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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