# Dickinson, TX Helpful Move-In Information

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## Power outages (delivery utility)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| TNMP: report a power outage (TNMP runs the poles and wires. Call about outages; it does not sell plans.) | 888-866-7456 | https://tnmp.com/contact-us | https://tnmp.com/contact-us |
| CenterPoint Energy: report a power outage (CenterPoint runs the poles and wires. Call about outages and downed lines; it does not sell plans.) | 713-207-2222 | https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/outage | https://actioncenter.centerpointenergy.com/ |

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

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson water district (Galveston County WCID): customer service (Water district serving Dickinson. Option 1.) | 281-337-1576 | https://wcid1.com/contact/ | https://wcid1.com/contact/ |

## Natural gas

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy: gas customer service (Houston area) (Start, stop or transfer gas service.) | 713-659-2111 | https://www.centerpointenergy.com/ | https://assets.centerpointenergy.com/api/public/content/texas-geographic-rate-areas-by-city.pdf |
| CenterPoint Energy: gas leak emergency (24/7) (If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 and CenterPoint.) | 888-876-5786 | https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/safety/reporting/gas-leak | https://assets.centerpointenergy.com/api/public/content/texas-geographic-rate-areas-by-city.pdf |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 409-766-2284 | https://www.galcotax.com | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/galveston.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston County voter registrar (County Clerk) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 409-770-5108 | 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: League City (1202 Highway 3 S, League City. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson ISD (Serves most of Dickinson. Check your address with the district.) | 281-229-6000 | https://www.dickinsonisd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Santa Fe ISD (Serves part of Dickinson. Check your address with the district.) | 409-925-3526 | https://www.sfisd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake (Emergency room. 500 W Medical Center Blvd, Webster (about 7 mi).) | 281-332-2511 | https://www.hcahoustonhealthcare.com/locations/clear-lake | https://www.hcahoustonhealthcare.com/locations/clear-lake |
| Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital (Emergency room. 18300 St. John Drive, Nassau Bay (about 7 mi).) | 281-523-2000 | https://www.houstonmethodist.org/locations/clear-lake/ | https://www.houstonmethodist.org/locations/clear-lake/ |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinson Public Library (4411 Hwy 3, Dickinson.) | 281-534-3812 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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