Temple, TX Helpful Move-In Information

Water and utility billing in Temple: 254-298-5616. This page lists water and utility billing, natural gas, power outages, public schools, county tax and voter offices, driver license office, hospitals and library for Temple, each from the official source. For emergencies, dial 9-1-1.

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Temple phone numbers and websites

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ServicePhoneWebsite
Power outages (delivery utility)
Oncor: report a power outage (24/7)Oncor runs the poles and wires. Call about outages and downed lines; Oncor does not sell plans.888-313-4747oncor.com
Oncor: streetlight outReport online at oncorstreetlight.com.888-313-4747oncorstreetlight.com
City hall and utility billing (water, sewer, trash)
City of Temple: City Hall (main line)254-298-5000templetx.gov
Utility billing (start, transfer or stop water service)Set up water, sewer and trash service in your name.254-298-5616templetx.gov
Water and sewer emergencies (after hours)After-hours water or sewer problems.254-217-4153templetx.gov
Natural gas
Atmos Energy: customer serviceStart, stop or transfer gas service.888-286-6700atmosenergy.com
Atmos Energy: gas leak emergency (24/7)If you smell gas, leave first, then call.866-322-8667atmosenergy.com
Vehicle registration (county tax office)
Bell County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title)New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.254-933-5318bellcountytx.com
Voter registration (county elections)
Bell County voter registrar (Elections Administrator)Register to vote or update your address.254-933-5774votetexas.gov
Driver license (Texas DPS)
Texas DPS Driver License Office: Temple6612 South General Bruce, Temple. Appointments required. Phone is the statewide DPS driver license line. New residents have 90 days to get a Texas license.512-424-2600dps.texas.gov
Public schools
Temple ISDServes part of Temple. Check your address with the district.254-215-6760tisd.org
Belton ISDServes part of Temple. Check your address with the district.254-215-2000bisd.net
Troy ISDServes part of Temple. Check your address with the district.254-938-2595troyisd.org
Hospitals
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – TempleEmergency room. 2401 S 31st St..254-724-2111bswhealth.com
Seton Medical Center Harker HeightsEmergency room. 850 W Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights (about 15 mi).254-690-0900setonharkerheights.net
Public library
Temple Public Library100 W Adams Ave, Temple.254-298-5555

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