# Venus, 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 Venus: City Hall (main line) | 972-366-3348 | https://www.cityofvenus.org/ | https://www.cityofvenus.org/ |

## Garbage and recycling

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Waste Solutions: trash and recycling (Trash and recycling pickup for homes in Venus.) | 469-444-1555 | https://www.cityofvenus.org/1332/Solid-Waste-Trash | https://www.cityofvenus.org/1332/Solid-Waste-Trash |

## 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/9ecf51e6476e20bf93d65e451789b3ae/Mid-Tex%20Tariffs%20-%20April%201,%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/9ecf51e6476e20bf93d65e451789b3ae/Mid-Tex%20Tariffs%20-%20April%201,%202026.pdf |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Johnson County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 817-558-0122 | https://www.johnsoncountytaxoffice.org | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/johnson.php |
| Ellis County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (Ellis County addresses. New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 972-825-5150 | https://www.ellistaxoffice.com | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/ellis.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Johnson County addresses. Register to vote or update your address. (Ext. 29)) | 817-556-6197 | https://www.votetexas.gov/register-to-vote/ | https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/votregduties.shtml |
| Ellis County voter registrar (Elections Administrator) (Ellis County addresses. Register to vote or update your address.) | 972-825-5195 | 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: Waxahachie (1720 E Main St., Waxahachie. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venus ISD (Serves most of Venus. Check your address with the district.) | 972-366-3448 | https://www.venusisd.net | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Maypearl ISD (Serves part of Venus. Check your address with the district.) | 972-435-1000 | https://www.maypearlisd.org | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |
| Midlothian ISD (Serves part of Venus. Check your address with the district.) | 469-856-5000 | https://WWW.MIDLOTHIANISD.ORG | https://data.texas.gov/dataset/AskTED-Data-May-12-2026/hzek-udky |

## Hospitals

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methodist Midlothian Medical Center (Emergency room. 1201 E Highway 287, Midlothian (about 8 mi).) | 469-846-2000 | https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/methodist-midlothian-medical-center | https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/methodist-midlothian-medical-center |
| Methodist Mansfield Medical Center (Emergency room. 2700 E Broad Street, Mansfield (about 11 mi).) | 682-242-2000 | https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/methodist-mansfield-medical-center | https://www.methodisthealthsystem.org/methodist-mansfield-medical-center |

## Public library

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe A Hall High School and Community Library (12 Bulldog Dr, Venus.) | 972-366-8353 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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