# Elgin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Elgin: City Hall (main line) | 512-281-5724 | https://www.elgintexas.gov/ | https://www.elgintexas.gov/ |
| Utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service) (Set up water, sewer and trash service in your name.) | 512-229-3220 | https://elgintexas.gov/m/directory | https://elgintexas.gov/m/directory |

## 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 |

## Police and fire (non-emergency)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Police: non-emergency | 512-303-7000 | https://www.elgintexas.gov/982/Crash-Report-Request | https://www.elgintexas.gov/982/Crash-Report-Request |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Bastrop County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 512-581-7161 | https://www.co.bastrop.tx.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/bastrop.php |
| Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Travis County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 512-854-9473 | https://www.tax-office.traviscountytx.gov | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/travis.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Bastrop County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 512-581-7160 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |
| Travis County voter registrar (Tax Assessor-Collector) (Travis County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 512-854-9473 | 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: Taylor (301 W. 5th St., Taylor. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin ISD (Serves most of Elgin. Check your address with the district.) | 512-281-3434 | https://www.elginisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Pflugerville (Emergency room. 2600 East Pflugerville Parkway, Pflugerville (about 14 mi).) | 512-654-6100 | https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/hospital/pflugerville | https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/hospital/pflugerville |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Taylor (Emergency room. 305 Mallard, Taylor (about 17 mi).) | 737-888-3100 | https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/hospital/taylor | https://www.bswhealth.com/locations/hospital/taylor |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin Public Library (404 N Main St., Elgin.) | 512-281-5678 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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