# Merkel, 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/ |

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

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Merkel: City Hall (main line) | 325-928-4911 | https://merkeltexas.com/utility-billing/ | https://merkeltexas.com/utility-billing/ |

## 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 |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 325-674-1224 | https://www.taylorcounty.texas.gov | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/taylor.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 325-674-1216 | 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: Abilene (1102 E Lowden St, Abilene. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merkel ISD (Serves most of Merkel. Check your address with the district.) | 325-928-5813 | https://www.merkelisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hendrick Medical Center (Emergency room. 1900 Pine, Abilene (about 16 mi).) | 325-670-2000 | https://www.hendrickhealth.org/locations/hendrick-medical-center-south/ | https://www.hendrickhealth.org/locations/hendrick-medical-center-south/ |
| Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital (Emergency room. 200 E Arizona, Sweetwater (about 23 mi).) | 325-235-1701 | https://www.rpmh.net/ | https://www.rpmh.net/ |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merkel Public Library (100 Kent, Merkel.) | 325-928-5054 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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