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Helpful Numbers for Italy and Ellis County, Texas
Local offices, utility providers and school contacts for Italy and other Ellis County addresses. Confirm service and availability for your exact property address.
The Directory
Local Offices, Providers and Official Links
Emergency and County Offices
For emergencies, call 911. The offices below are non-emergency contacts unless noted.
Ellis County General County Office
General county office for Ellis County; can direct you to the right department.
County Clerk
County records and official county business.
Sheriff's Office Main Line
Sheriff's office main line; for emergencies, call 911.
Tax Assessor-Collector Office
Office questions and vehicle registration; this is not a payment portal.
Ellis Appraisal District
Appraisal and exemption questions.
Septic / County Department of Development
Confirm the current process and the permitting authority for the exact property address; no blanket requirements.
Water
Water providers vary by service address. Confirm service and availability for your exact property address with the provider.
City of Italy Utility Billing
Utility billing for City of Italy addresses; dial extension 5.
Rural South Ellis County WSC
Water supply corporation serving rural South Ellis County from its official Italy address; confirm service at the exact property.
Electric
Providers vary by service address. Neither provider serves every address, so confirm service for your exact property address before relying on it.
HILCO
Electric cooperative with explicit Ellis County coverage; service depends on the exact property address, and it is not the only provider in the county.
Oncor
Electric delivery; service depends on the exact property address, and it is not the only provider in the county. Outage line for power outages.
Propane
Delivered propane availability varies by address. Confirm delivery for your exact property before arranging service.
Northwest Propane
Delivered propane with explicit Ellis County service coverage; confirm delivery for your exact address.
Health Care
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Waxahachie
General hospital questions.
Schools
Attendance boundaries are address-specific. This directory is a starting point, not a boundary determination, and the list is not exhaustive. Confirm your exact property address with the district.
Italy ISD
School district office for Italy ISD. Confirm attendance boundaries by exact address; this list is not exhaustive.
Internet
Availability varies by exact address; confirm directly with the provider.
FCC National Broadband Map
Check broadband coverage by exact address; provider-reported data is a starting point, not a guarantee.
Official locator
Driver Licensing and Mail
Official online locators only. No local phone numbers are listed.
Texas DPS Driver License Office Locator
Official locator for Texas Department of Public Safety driver license offices.
Official locator
Texas DPS Appointment Scheduler
Official scheduler for Texas DPS driver license appointments.
Official locator
USPS Post Office Locator
Official locator for United States Postal Service post offices.
Official locator
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which electric providers serve Ellis County?
HILCO and Oncor both serve parts of Ellis County. Which provider serves a property depends on the exact address, so confirm service with the provider before relying on it.
How do I get water service at an address?
Water service is provided by the city or a water supply corporation depending on the exact property address. Contact the City of Italy Utility Billing office or Rural South Ellis County WSC to confirm service and availability.
How do I get a septic permit?
Septic permitting in Ellis County is handled through the County Department of Development. Confirm the current process and the appropriate permitting authority for your exact property address. A permit office and a private septic contractor have different roles.
Is natural gas the same as propane?
No. Piped natural gas and delivered propane are different services with different providers. Confirm what is available for your exact address with your natural gas utility and the propane company you choose.
Which school district serves an address?
School attendance boundaries are determined by the property address. Contact Italy ISD at 972-483-7411 to confirm which schools serve a specific property. This list is not exhaustive.
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Last Verified October 26, 2026
Numbers and links checked October 26, 2026 against official public sources (county, state agency, provider, district, and utility websites).
Last Verified: October 26, 2026
Information Disclaimer
This directory is provided in good faith by Shannon Miles Group | eXp Realty as a courtesy and starting point for your own research. Contact information, services and service areas may change, and we cannot guarantee that every listing is current or complete. Inclusion does not by itself constitute an endorsement, recommendation or guarantee of a company or its work, and does not imply that we have personally used or evaluated it. You are responsible for independently researching providers, checking applicable licenses and insurance, reviewing qualifications and references, and confirming pricing, terms and availability for your exact property address before hiring or arranging service. Shannon Miles Group and eXp Realty do not control or guarantee third-party services.