# Zapata, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata is unincorporated: water and sewer by address (There is no city hall. Water and sewer come from a utility district or water company that depends on your address; check your closing papers, lease or the seller.) |  |  | https://www2.census.gov/geo/tiger/TIGER2025/PLACE/ |

## Police and fire (non-emergency)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata County Sheriff's Office (Zapata is unincorporated, so the county sheriff patrols. For emergencies dial 9-1-1.) | 956-765-9960 | https://www.co.zapata.tx.us/page/zapata.Sheriff | https://www.co.zapata.tx.us/page/zapata.Sheriff |

## Vehicle registration (county tax office)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata County Tax Assessor-Collector (vehicle registration and title) (New Texas residents have 30 days to register a vehicle.) | 956-765-9971 | https://www.co.zapata.tx.us | https://comptroller.texas.gov/taxes/property-tax/county-directory/zapata.php |

## Voter registration (county elections)

| Service | Phone | Website | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata County voter registrar (Tax Assessor-Collector) (Register to vote or update your address.) | 956-765-9971 | 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: Zapata (607 North US Highway 83, Suite F, Zapata. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zapata County ISD (Serves most of Zapata. Check your address with the district.) | 956-765-6546 | https://www.zcisd.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, Rio Grande City (about 44 mi).) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olga V Figueroa Zapata County Public Library (901 Kennedy St., Zapata.) | 956-765-5351 |  | https://www.imls.gov/research-evaluation/surveys/public-libraries-survey-pls |

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