# Mesquite, 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 Mesquite: City Hall (main line) | 972-288-7711 | https://www.cityofmesquite.com/ | https://www.cityofmesquite.com/ |

## Garbage and recycling

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite Solid Waste and Recycling (24-hour information line) (Pickup days, carts and bulky items.) | 972-216-6285 | https://www.cityofmesquite.com/262/Solid-Waste | https://www.cityofmesquite.com/262/Solid-Waste |

## 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 |

## Police and fire (non-emergency)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite Police: non-emergency | 972-285-6336 | https://www.cityofmesquite.com/442/Police | https://www.cityofmesquite.com/442/Police |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Dallas County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 214-653-7811 | https://www.dallascounty.org/tax | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/dallas.php |
| Kaufman County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Kaufman County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 469-376-4596 | https://www.kaufmancounty.net/247/Tax-Assessor | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/kaufman.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Dallas County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 469-627-8683 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |
| Kaufman County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Kaufman County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 469-376-4537 | 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: Garland (Dallas Metro Area) (350 West Interstate 30, Garland. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite ISD (Serves most of Mesquite. Check your address with the district.) | 972-288-6411 | https://www.mesquiteisd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Forney ISD (Serves part of Mesquite. Check your address with the district.) | 469-762-4100 | https://www.forneyisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Regional Medical Center (Emergency room. 1011 North Galloway Avenue.) | 214-320-7000 | https://dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com/ | https://dallasregionalmedicalcenter.com/ |
| Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Sunnyvale (Emergency room. 231 South Collins Road, Sunnyvale (about 3 mi).) | 972-892-3000 | https://bswhealthsunnyvale.com/contact-us/ | https://bswhealthsunnyvale.com/contact-us/ |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite Public Library (300 W Grubb Dr, Mesquite.) | 972-216-6741 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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