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
866-797-4839
www.powertochoose.org

Public Utility Commission of Texas
512-936-7000
https://www.puc.texas.gov/

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.

Telephone Service

Verizon
800-922-0204
https://www.verizon.com/

Cable Television

Xfinity
800-XFINITY
https://www.xfinity.com

Spectrum
855-757-7328
https://www.spectrum.com/

Federal Government Information

Administration on 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/