Area and Community Information for
Southwest Houston
Utilities
For emergencies requiring police or fire department response, dial 911.
Electric Retail Providers
You have the opportunity to buy electricity from a variety of businesses in the Houston area. For contact information regarding electric bills, rates, payments and start-up/cancellation of service, contact the Texas Power to Choose website, www.powertochoose.com, or (866) 797-4839.
Electric Delivery
CenterPoint Energy is the company that owns and maintains the power lines in the Houston area. Contact them for electric delivery issues such as power outages, downed power lines, street lights,
tree-trimming services, and meter reading.
CenterPoint Energy ..........................................................(713) 207-2222, (800) 332-7143
customerservice@CenterPointEnergy.com
To report a street light outage online – http://centerpointenergy.com/outage/
Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy is the contact for both service-related and payment-related natural gas services. All questions concerning gas bills, rates, payments, start-up/cancellation of service, gas leaks, or meter reading should be directed to –
CenterPoint Energy .........................................................(713) 659-2111, (800) 752-8036
website@centerpointenergy.com
Telephone
Telephone service is available from a variety of providers. Please see the Business Directory section of this publication.
Water, Sewer and Trash
The City of Bellaire provides water, sewer and trash collection. Contact the water billing department at Bellaire City Hall, (713) 662-8253. One monthly billing statement includes all services.
The City of Southside Place provides water, sewer and garbage collection.The city bills on a bi-monthly statement. Information and assistance is available at (713) 668-2341.
West University Place provides water, sewer and trash collection on monthly billing cycles. For billing questions, call (713) 662-5824.
Drivers License
Licensed drivers moving to Harris County from out-of-state must apply for a Texas license immediately upon moving into the area. All new residents applying for drivers’ licenses will be required to show proof of Texas vehicle registration (if owning a car), show proof of liability insurance, turn in out-of-state driver’s license, and take a vision test. For more information and the location of the nearest Department of Public Safety office visit http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/administration/driver_licensing_control/dlindex.htm.
Vehicle Registration
Newcomers to Harris County from out-of-state will need to register their vehicles and receive new license plates from the Department of Motor Vehicles. There are 13 locations in Harris County. To register, residents will need to provide the DMV with a Texas inspection certificate, title of car, and proof of insurance. Call (713) 224-1919 and ask for Auto Registration for additional information and office locations.
Voters Registration
Applicants for voter registration cards will be mailed to new residents. Call (713) 224-1919, extension 2310 to request an application. Applications may also be picked up at local post offices. The deadline for registering is 30 days prior to an election. |