# Rio Grande City, TX Helpful Move-In Information

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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 Rio Grande City: City Hall (main line) | 956-487-0672 | https://www.cityofrgc.com/ | https://www.cityofrgc.com/ |
| Utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service) (Set up water, sewer and trash service in your name.) | 956-487-2702 | https://www.cityofrgc.com/departments/public_utilities_department/index.php | https://www.cityofrgc.com/departments/public_utilities_department/index.php |
| Water and sewer emergencies (after hours) (After-hours water or sewer problems.) | 956-487-3005 | https://www.cityofrgc.com/departments/public_utilities_department/index.php | https://www.cityofrgc.com/departments/public_utilities_department/index.php |

## Police and fire (non-emergency)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City Police Department (main line) (Non-emergency questions. For emergencies dial 9-1-1.) | 956-487-8892 | https://www.cityofrgc.com/public_safety/police_department/index.php | https://www.cityofrgc.com/public_safety/police_department/index.php |
| Rio Grande City Fire Department (administration, non-emergency) | 956-487-5312 | https://www.cityofrgc.com/public_safety/fire_department/index.php | https://www.cityofrgc.com/public_safety/fire_department/index.php |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 956-716-4800 | https://www.co.starr.tx.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/starr.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 956-716-4800 | 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: Rio Grande City (515 N. FM 3167, Rio Grande City. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City Grulla ISD (Serves most of Rio Grande City. Check your address with the district.) | 956-716-6702 | https://www.myrgcgisd.org/ | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starr County Memorial Hospital (Emergency room. 128 N FM Rd 3167.) | 956-487-5561 | https://www.starrcountyhospital.com/getpage.php?name=contact | https://www.starrcountyhospital.com/getpage.php?name=contact |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City Public Library (591 E 3rd St., Rio Grande City.) | 956-487-4389 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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