# Murphy, TX Helpful Move-In Information

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Emergency: police, fire or medical, dial 9-1-1.

Parts of Murphy are served by an electric co-op or city utility without retail choice. Check the utility name on your bill.

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## Power outages (delivery utility)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oncor: report a power outage (24/7) (For addresses served by Oncor, Oncor runs the poles and wires. Call about outages and downed lines; Oncor does not sell plans. Some Murphy addresses are served by an electric co-op or city utility instead; check the utility name on your bill.) | 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 Murphy: City Hall (main line) | 972-468-4000 | https://www.murphytx.org/ | https://www.murphytx.org/ |
| Utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service) (Set up water, sewer and trash service in your name.) | 972-468-4100 | https://www.murphytx.org/106/Customer-Service | https://www.murphytx.org/106/Customer-Service |
| Water and sewer emergencies (after hours) (After-hours water or sewer problems.) | 972-468-4236 | https://www.murphytx.org/106/Customer-Service | https://www.murphytx.org/106/Customer-Service |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 972-547-5020 | https://www.collincountytx.gov | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/collin.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collin County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 972-547-1990 | 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: North Garland Mega Center (Dallas Metro Area) (5250 N. President George Bush Hwy., 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plano ISD (Serves most of Murphy. Check your address with the district.) | 469-752-8100 | https://www.pisd.edu/ | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Wylie ISD (Serves part of Murphy. Check your address with the district.) | 972-429-3000 | https://www.wylieisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Richardson Medical Center (Emergency room. 2831 E President George Bush Highway, Richardson (about 4 mi).) | 469-204-1000 | https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/methodist-richardson-medical-center | https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/methodist-richardson-medical-center |
| Texas Health Allen (Emergency room. 1105 Central Expressway North, Allen (about 6 mi).) | 972-747-1000 | https://www.texashealth.org/Locations/Texas-Health-Allen | https://www.texashealth.org/Locations/Texas-Health-Allen |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita & Truett Smith Public Library (300 Country Club Dr Bldg 300, Wylie. Nearest public library.) | 972-516-6250 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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