# Portland, TX Helpful Move-In Information

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

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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 Portland: City Hall (main line) | 361-777-4500 | https://www.portlandtx.gov/ | https://www.portlandtx.gov/ |
| Public Works and Utilities Department (Water, sewer and streets.) | 361-777-4601 | https://www.portlandtx.gov/ | https://www.portlandtx.gov/directory.aspx |

## Natural gas

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CenterPoint Energy: gas leak emergency (24/7) (If you smell gas, leave first, then call 911 and CenterPoint.) | 888-876-5786 | https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/safety/reporting/gas-leak | https://assets.centerpointenergy.com/api/public/content/texas-geographic-rate-areas-by-city.pdf |

## Police and fire (non-emergency)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Police Department (main line) (For emergencies dial 9-1-1.) | 361-777-4444 | https://www.portlandtx.gov/ | https://www.portlandtx.gov/directory.aspx |
| Portland Fire Department (For emergencies dial 9-1-1.) | 361-643-0155 | https://www.portlandtx.gov/ | https://www.portlandtx.gov/directory.aspx |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Patricio County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (San Patricio County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 361-364-9373 | https://www.co.san-patricio.tx.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/sanpatricio.php |
| Nueces County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Nueces County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 361-888-0307 | https://www.nuecesco.com | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/nueces.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Patricio County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (San Patricio County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 361-364-6121 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |
| Nueces County voter registrar (Tax Assessor-Collector) (Nueces County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 361-888-0404 | 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: Aransas Pass (919 S. Commercial, Aransas Pass. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory-Portland ISD (Serves most of Portland. Check your address with the district.) | 361-777-1091 | https://www.g-pisd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Corpus Christi ISD (Serves part of Portland. Check your address with the district.) | 361-695-7200 | https://www.ccisd.us/ | https://www.ccisd.us/ |
| Taft ISD (Serves part of Portland. Check your address with the district.) | 361-528-2636 | https://www.taftisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Medical Center – Doctors Regional (Emergency room. 3315 S Alameda St., Corpus Christi (about 10 mi).) | 361-761-1000 | https://www.ccmedicalcenter.com/locations/corpus-christi-medical-center-doctors-regional | https://www.ccmedicalcenter.com/locations/corpus-christi-medical-center-doctors-regional |
| CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi – Shoreline (Emergency room. 600 Elizabeth Street, Corpus Christi (about 13 mi).) | 361-881-3000 | https://www.christushealth.org/locations/spohn-hospital-corpus-christi-shoreline | https://www.christushealth.org/locations/spohn-hospital-corpus-christi-shoreline |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell/Whittington Public Library (2400 Memorial Pkwy, Portland.) | 361-777-4560 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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