# Dallas, 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.) | 214-651-1441 | https://dallascityhall.com/departments/waterutilities/Pages/dallasgo.aspx | https://dallascityhall.com/departments/waterutilities/Pages/dallasgo.aspx |
| Dallas 311 (city services, trash and recycling, streets) (Dial 3-1-1 inside Dallas, 24/7. Sanitation pickup, water and other city services.) | 214-670-3111 | https://dallascityhall.com/services/311/Pages/default.aspx | https://dallascityhall.com/services/311/Pages/about-us.aspx |

## 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 |

## Police and fire (non-emergency)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Police: non-emergency (make a report) (For emergencies dial 9-1-1.) | 214-744-4444 | https://www.dallaspolice.net/ | https://www.dallaspolice.net/abouts/helpfulnumbers |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Dallas County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 214-653-7811 | https://www.dallascounty.org/tax | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/dallas.php |
| Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Collin County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 972-547-5020 | https://www.collincountytx.gov | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/collin.php |
| Denton County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Denton County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 940-349-3500 | https://www.dentoncounty.gov/778/Tax-Assessor-Collector | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/denton.php |
| Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Kaufman County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 469-376-4596 | https://www.kaufmancounty.net/247/Tax-Assessor | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/kaufman.php |
| Rockwall County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Rockwall County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 972-204-6130 | https://www.rockwallcountytexas.com | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/rockwall.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Dallas County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 469-627-8683 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |
| Collin County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Collin County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 972-547-1990 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |
| Denton County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Denton County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 940-349-3200 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |
| Kaufman County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Kaufman County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 469-376-4537 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |
| Rockwall County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Rockwall County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 972-204-6200 | 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: Dallas-South Mega Center (39025 LBJ Service Road, Dallas. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas ISD (Serves most of Dallas. Check your address with the district.) | 972-925-3700 | https://www.dallasisd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Richardson ISD (Serves part of Dallas. Check your address with the district.) | 469-593-0000 | https://www.risd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Rockwall ISD (Serves part of Dallas. Check your address with the district.) | 972-771-0605 | https://www.rockwallisd.com/ | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Dallas Hospital & Clinics (Emergency room. 7502 Greenville Avenue.) | 469-221-6000 | https://advanceddallas.com/ | https://advanceddallas.com/ |
| Baylor University Medical Center (Emergency room. 3500 Gaston Ave.) | 214-820-0111 | https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/hospital/dallas | https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/hospital/dallas |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Public Library (1515 Young St., Dallas.) | 214-670-1400 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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