# Eagle Lake, 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/ |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Eagle Lake: City Hall and utility billing (water, sewer, garbage) | 979-234-2640 | https://www.coeltx.net/utilities | https://www.coeltx.net/utilities |
| Water and sewer emergencies (after hours) (After-hours water or sewer problems.) | 979-310-3051 | https://www.coeltx.net/utilities | https://www.coeltx.net/utilities |

## Natural gas

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rice CISD (Serves most of Eagle Lake. Check your address with the district.) | 979-234-3531 | https://www.ricecisd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

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

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eula & David Wintermann Library (101 N Walnut Ave, Eagle Lake.) | 979-234-5411 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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