SETTLING IN
Utility Service
Consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. Only major utility providers are listed in this guide. The following Web site offers a wealth of information on the possibilities available in your particular area. Information on specific providers in your community is also available from the town clerk — or the county clerk if you settle in an unincorporated area.
Texas Utility Guide
866-PWR4-TEX
https://www.constellation.com/energy-101/texas-electric-guide.html
Public Utility Commission of Texas
512-936-7000
https://www.puc.state.tx.us
Online Utility Connection
https://www.allconnect.com
Gas & Electric
TXU Energy
800-818-6132
https://www.txu.com
Water/Sewer & Waste Removal
Providers of water and sewer services as well as waste removal and recycling vary within each community. Contact your local town or county clerk for information on the providers in your area.
Phone Service
Central Texas Telephone
325-648-2237
https://centex.net/
Century Link
866-642-0444
https://www.centurylink.com
Cable
Dish Network
866-944-4248
https://www.dish.com/
Spectrum
800-892-4357
https://www.spectrum.com
Xfinity
800-934-6489
https://www.xfinity.com
Federal Government Information
Administration for Community Living
202-401-4634
https://acl.gov/
Health & Human Services
877-696-6775
https://www.hhs.gov
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
https://www.ssa.gov
U.S. Labor Department
866-4-USA-DOL
https://www.dol.gov