SETTLING IN

Utility Service

With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, 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
www.powertochoose.org

Public Utility Commission of Texas
888-782-8477
www.puc.state.tx.us

Telephone rate comparison
https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/utilities/cell-phone-plans/

Gas & Electric

AEP/SWEPCO Electric
888-216-3523
https://www.swepco.com

Atmos Energy
888-286-6700
https://www.atmosenergy.com/

Centerpoint Energy
800-259-5544
https://www.centerpointenergy.com/en-us/

TXU Energy
972-791-2888
800-242-9113
www.txuenergy.com

Upshur Rural Cooperative
903-843-2536
https://www.urecc.coop/

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.

Telephone Service

AT&T
800-464-7928
www.att.com

Verizon
800-483-4400
www.verizon.com

Cable Television

Longview Cable TV/Cablelynx Broadband
800-903-0508
https://www.longviewcabletv.com/

Spectrum
833-267-6094
https://www.spectrum.com/

Suddenlink Communications
877-694-9474
https://www.suddenlink.com/

Xfinity
1-800-934-6489
https://www.xfinity.com/

Federal Government Information

Administration on Aging
202-619-0724
www.aoa.gov

Health & Human Services
877-696-6775
www.hhs.gov

Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov

U.S. Labor Department
866-4-USA-DOL
www.dol.gov