# Odessa, 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 Odessa: City Hall (main line) | 432-368-3561 | https://www.odessa-tx.gov/ | https://www.odessa-tx.gov/ |
| Water and sewer emergencies (after hours) (After-hours water or sewer problems.) | 432-335-3318 | https://www.odessa-tx.gov/292/Utilities | https://www.odessa-tx.gov/292/Utilities |

## 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/5f520ce086cab41748f06f7bf5af4bdd/West%20Texas%20Tariffs%20-%20June%205,%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/5f520ce086cab41748f06f7bf5af4bdd/West%20Texas%20Tariffs%20-%20June%205,%202026.pdf |

## Police and fire (non-emergency)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odessa Police Department (main line) (Non-emergency questions. For emergencies dial 9-1-1.) | 432-335-4961 | https://www.odessa-tx.gov/381/Police | https://www.odessa-tx.gov/381/Police |
| Odessa Fire Department (administration, non-emergency) | 432-257-0502 | https://www.odessa-tx.gov/271/Fire-Rescue | https://www.odessa-tx.gov/271/Fire-Rescue |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ector County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Ector County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 432-498-4055 | https://www.co.ector.tx.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/ector.php |
| Midland County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Midland County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 432-688-4810 | https://www.co.midland.tx.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/midland.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ector County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Ector County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 432-498-4030 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |
| Midland County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Midland County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 432-688-4890 | 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: Midland Mega Center (2800 Wright Drive, Midland. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ector County ISD (Serves most of Odessa. Check your address with the district.) | 432-456-9879 | https://www.ectorcountyisd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Midland ISD (Serves part of Odessa. Check your address with the district.) | 432-240-1000 | https://www.midlandisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Center Hospital (Emergency room. 500 W 4th Street.) | 432-640-4000 | https://www.mchodessa.com/ | https://www.mchodessa.com/ |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ector County Library (321 W 5th St., Odessa.) | 432-332-0633 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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