New Residents

Please contact City Hall (254) 672-5995 for water and trash service.

New address/911 requests:
Jennifer Fabian
911 ADDRESSING COORDINATOR
PALO PINTO COUNTY
940-659-1268
PO BOX 411 Palo Pinto TX 76484

Electrical lines and service connections:
 Texas New Mexico Power Company.

Retail electricity providers (billing & usage):
  http://www.powertochoose.org/

Checklist for new residential property that does not have any improvements.

  1. A current survey will be required to obtain a building permit.
  2. A permit is required for any new buildings, houses, or structures and can be obtained at City Hall during normal business hours.
  3. An approved septic system permit from Palo Pinto county is required before getting water service.
  4. For new water service, you will need to get a tap installed and a meter.
  5. If there is an existing tap with an old water service meter, you will need to get a new meter installed by the city.
  6. For electrical service, you will need to contact Texas New Mexico Power.

Outdoor Burning in Texas:

Please check the County Website to see if the Burn Ban is on, and ALWAYS call the Sheriff’s Office if you are going to burn. PPSO: (940) 659-2085

Palo Pinto County Burn Ban Information: https://www.co.palo-pinto.tx.us/page/BurnBan

TCEQ Outdoor Burning rules and regulations: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/downloads/publications/rg/outdoor-burning-in-texas-rg-49.pdf


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