City guides

Texas City Guides for New Residents

Pick your metro for localized starting points — DPS appointments, county vehicle registration, utilities, renting, and schools. Each hub links to step-by-step articles; confirm fees on official .gov sources before you visit an office.

• Dallas–Fort Worth

  DFW mega-centers, Dallas & Tarrant county registration, Oncor electricity, and Metroplex renting.

• Houston

  Harris County registration, CenterPoint power, flood-aware renting, and Houston DPS booking.

• Austin

  Travis County registration, Austin Energy vs ERCOT suburbs, competitive renting, and Capitol-area DPS.

• San Antonio

  Bexar County registration, CPS Energy, military PCS leasing, and San Antonio DPS offices.

• El Paso

  Border-area DPS strategy, El Paso Electric vs ERCOT, and nearby-state move guides.

Moving from another state? Browse state-by-state guides or start with the new Texas resident checklist .