{"id":330,"date":"2012-06-30T19:17:38","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T19:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=330"},"modified":"2020-01-23T20:25:08","modified_gmt":"2020-01-23T20:25:08","slug":"settling-in","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/HoustonTX3\/?page_id=330","title":{"rendered":"Settling In"},"content":{"rendered":"

SETTLING IN<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/b>Utility Services
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\n<\/b><\/strong>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 Sites offer a wealth of information on the possibilities available in your particular area. Information on specific providers in your community is also available from city clerk and county clerk offices.
\n
\nTexas Utility Guide
\n<\/b><\/strong>866-PWR4-TEX
\nwww.powertochoose.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Utility Commission of Texas
\n<\/b><\/strong>512-936-7000
\nhttp:\/\/www.puc.texas.gov\/<\/a>
\n
\nOnline Utility Connection
\n<\/b><\/strong>www.allconnect.com<\/a><\/p>\n


\n<\/b><\/strong>Major Utility Providers
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nHouston area utility companies generally require the same basic information to set up service. Be prepared to provide the following information:<\/p>\n

*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Address of former utility company and letter of credit
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Names of those with whom you live
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Employer
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Driver’s license and Social Security numbers
\n*\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Home telephone and daytime contact number<\/p>\n

Electricity
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nCenterPoint Energy<\/b><\/strong>
\n800-752-8036
\nwww.centerpointenergy.com<\/a>
\n
\nReliant Energy <\/b><\/strong>
\n866-222-7100
\nwww.reliant.com
\n<\/a>
\nTXU
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-818-6132
\nwww.txu.com<\/a><\/p>\n


\n<\/b><\/strong>Natural Gas
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nCenterPoint Energy<\/b><\/strong>
\n800-752-8036
\nwww.centerpointenergy.com<\/a>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>Water\/Waste
\n<\/b><\/strong>Water systems vary with the municipality or unincorporated area. Your city or county clerk will be able to connect you with the utilities department serving your community.<\/p>\n

City of Houston Public Works
\n<\/b><\/strong>832-395-2500
\nwww.publicworks.houstontx.gov\/home<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Galveston Public Works
\n<\/b><\/strong>409-797-3630
\nwww.galvestontx.gov\/167\/Public-Works<\/a><\/p>\n

Telephone
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nAT&T<\/b><\/strong>
\n800-288-2020
\nwww.att.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Cable\/Satellite Television
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nDirect TV
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-531-5000
\nwww.directv.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Xfinity
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-934-6489
\nwww.xfinity.com<\/a>
\n<\/b><\/p>\n

<\/b>Houston Police Department<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n

Houston Police Department
\n<\/b><\/strong>713-884-3131
\nwww.houstontx.gov\/police<\/a><\/p>\n

National Newspapers
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\n<\/b><\/strong>Business Week Magazine
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-635-1200
\nwww.businessweek.com<\/a><\/p>\n

The New York Times
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-NYTIMES
\nwww.nytimes.com<\/a><\/p>\n

USA Today
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-872-0001
\nwww.usatoday.com<\/a>
\n
\nThe Wall Street Journal
\n<\/b><\/strong>800-JOURNAL-1
\nwww.wsj.com<\/a>
\n
\nRegional Newspapers & Publications
\n<\/b><\/strong>
\nGalveston County – The Daily News<\/b><\/strong>
\n409-683-5200
\nwww.galvnews.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Houston Business Journal
\n<\/b><\/strong>713-688-8811
\nwww.bizjournals.com\/houston<\/a><\/p>\n

Houston Chronicle
\n<\/b><\/strong>713-362-7211
\nwww.chron.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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