Fulshear-Katy Community Guide & Directory 2022-23

New Residents Resources for C O M M U N I T Y I N F O R M A T I O N

SERVICES Cable, Satellite & Internet The two main cable providers for Fulshear and Katy are AT&T and Xfinity, and the main satellite providers are DirectTV and Dish. Other smaller companies exist that may have more limited coverage. Do your research online to find a subscription plan that fits your needs and is available in your new location. AT&T and Xfinity also provide internet services as do Viasat , Windstream and several smaller companies. Natural Gas and Electricity CenterPoint Energy is the major natural gas provider in the greater Houston area. To obtain natural gas services, contact the company at 713- 659-2111 or via centerpointenergy.com.

retail electricity provider. For a complete listing of providers visit sites such as powertochoose.org and choosetexaspower.org. Telephone Four area codes service the Houston area: 713, 281, 832, and 346. Use of all 10 digits is required to place a call. As mentioned under Cable & Satellite, numerous telephone service providers are available to choose from, including those that offer internet , and satellite or cable television services. Recycling & Trash, Water & Sewage The City of Katy and the City of Fulshear provide curbside recycling and trash pick-up and water and sewage service. In Fulshear, call the Utilities Office at 281-346-8830; in Katy, call the Public Works Department at 281-391-4820. Note: The utility, trash and recycling information for the City of Katy does not necessarily hold for a large area beyond the Katy city limits — considered Greater Katy

-- that does not have city services. Those moving to subdivisions in Greater Katy should contact the homeowner ’s association for information on these service connections. TRANSPORTATION Driver’s License According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), new Texas residents can legally drive with a valid, unexpired driver ’s license from another U.S. state, U.S. territory, Canadian province or qualifying country for up to 90 days after moving to Texas. Before that grace period ends, the new resident must apply in person at any driver license office to continue to drive legally. Bring vehicle registration, proof of insurance, a Social Security card or proof of residency, and the valid out-of-state license, which will be surrendered, to the nearest Department of Public Safety office. Two Texas DPS driver ’s license

locations nearest to Fulshear and Katy are listed here. Call ahead for hours and availability, and to see if pandemic restrictions are in place: 28000 SW Freeway, Suite A Rosenberg, TX 77471 281- 517-1630 235 Highway 290 E Hempstead, TX 77445 979-826-0427 For full information about license requirements, including fees and more license locations available in the Houston area, visit dps. texas. gov/DriverLicense. Vehicle Registration The process of registering a vehicle coming into Texas begins with having your car inspected at a certified Texas DPS inspection station, which can be found easily enough by looking for a sign saying the business is certified to do inspections or by visiting the webpage txdmv.gov. The next step is to get the vehicle registration sticker and license plates through the local county tax-assessor collector office, which

Because it is the regulated utility in the Houston area,

CenterPoint Energy also owns and maintains the electric delivery system. Residents of Texas do have the option to choose a different

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