# Pharr, TX Helpful Move-In Information

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

Parts of Pharr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas: report a power outage (For addresses served by AEP Texas, AEP Texas runs the poles and wires. Call about outages; it does not sell plans. Some Pharr addresses are served by an electric co-op or city utility instead; check the utility name on your bill.) | 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 Pharr: City Hall (main line) | 956-402-4000 | https://pharr-tx.gov/ | https://pharr-tx.gov/ |
| Utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service) (Set up water, sewer and trash service in your name.) | 956-402-4190 | https://pharr-tx.gov/government/departments/grants/emergency-utility-assistance-program/ | https://pharr-tx.gov/government/departments/grants/emergency-utility-assistance-program/ |

## Natural gas

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Gas Service: customer service (Start, stop or transfer gas service.) | 800-700-2443 | https://www.texasgasservice.com/ | https://www.texasgasservice.com/media/TGS/Tariffs/state/rate-schedule-index.pdf |
| Texas Gas Service: gas emergency (24/7) (If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 and Texas Gas Service.) | 800-959-5325 | https://www.texasgasservice.com/report-emergency | https://www.texasgasservice.com/media/TGS/Tariffs/state/rate-schedule-index.pdf |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 956-318-2157 | https://www.hidalgocounty.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/hidalgo.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidalgo County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 956-318-2570 | 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: McAllen (1414 North Bicentennial Boulevard, Mcallen. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharr-San Juan-Alamo ISD (Serves most of Pharr. Check your address with the district.) | 956-354-2000 | https://www.psjaisd.us | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Hidalgo ISD (Serves part of Pharr. Check your address with the district.) | 956-843-4405 | https://www.hidalgo-isd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Valley View ISD (Serves part of Pharr. Check your address with the district.) | 956-340-1000 | https://www.vviewisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande Regional Hospital (Emergency room. 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen (about 2 mi).) | 956-632-6000 | https://www.riohealth.com/contact-us | https://www.riohealth.com/contact-us |
| Doctors Hospital at Renaissance (Emergency room. 5501 South McColl, Edinburg (about 6 mi).) | 956-362-8677 | https://dhrhealth.com/ | https://dhrhealth.com/ |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharr Memorial Library (121 E Cherokee Ave, Pharr.) | 956-402-4650 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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