# Manvel, TX Helpful Move-In Information

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## Power outages (delivery utility)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Manvel: City Hall (main line) | 281-489-0630 | https://www.cityofmanvel.com/ | https://www.cityofmanvel.com/ |

## Garbage and recycling

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Connections: trash and recycling (Trash and recycling pickup for homes in Manvel.) | 832-490-1600 | https://www.cityofmanvel.com/214/Utility-Billing | https://www.cityofmanvel.com/214/Utility-Billing |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoria County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 979-864-1320 | https://www.brazoriacountytx.gov | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/brazoria.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoria County voter registrar (County Clerk) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 979-864-1074 | 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: Houston Southeast Mega Center (10810 Galveston Rd (HWY 3), Houston. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin ISD (Serves most of Manvel. Check your address with the district.) | 281-388-1130 | https://www.alvinisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland (Emergency room. 11100 Shadow Creek Parkway, Pearland (about 5 mi).) | 713-770-7000 | https://www.hcahoustonhealthcare.com/locations/pearland | https://www.hcahoustonhealthcare.com/locations/pearland |
| The Woman's Hospital of Texas (Emergency room. 7600 Fannin, Houston (about 14 mi).) | 713-790-1234 | https://www.womanshospital.com/ | https://www.womanshospital.com/ |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manvel Library (20514b Hwy 6, Manvel.) | 281-489-7596 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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