City of Paris Water and Sewer Utilities Billing
For utility billing, bill payment and service questions.
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Helpful Numbers for Lamar County, Texas
Moving to Paris or somewhere in Lamar County? Here are the local offices, utility providers, school districts and essential contacts that can help you get settled.
Emergencies and Utility Safety
Two universal numbers sit above the directory. Keep them handy.
The Directory
Local Offices, Providers and Official Links
Water and Sewer
City of Paris Water and Sewer Operations
For reporting a leak Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
City of Paris After-Hours Water Emergency
For reporting a leak after hours, weekends and holidays.
Lamar County Water Supply District
A rural water provider for parts of the county; confirm service at the exact address.
Electric
Oncor (Electric Delivery)
Electric delivery; confirm the delivery territory by exact address.
Lamar Electric Cooperative
Cooperative electric service; confirm the exact address with the cooperative.
Power to Choose
Official Texas PUC tool for comparing retail electricity plans.
Natural Gas
Atmos Energy
Confirm gas service by exact address with Atmos.
Atmos Gas Emergency
For a gas odor, leave the area, call 911, then call Atmos.
Trash and Recycling
CARDS Waste Disposal
City of Paris residential and commercial trash, missed pickup, cart issues, bulk pickup; residential trash is billed on the city utility bill.
City of Paris Sanitation Operations
City sanitation operations and liaison to CARDS.
Internet and Phone
City-listed providers. Availability varies by exact address; confirm with the provider. Source for each entry: the City of Paris utility providers directory.
AT&T (Billing and Tech Support)
Billing and tech support.
AT&T (New Service)
New service inquiries.
Optimum
Billing, service and support.
Vyve
Billing, service and support.
WiFires
Billing, service and support.
FCC National Broadband Map
Provider-reported coverage only, a starting point not a guarantee; confirm directly with the provider.
Official locator
County Offices
Lamar County Clerk
County records, marriage licenses and vital records.
Lamar County Tax Assessor-Collector
For vehicle title and registration only.
Lamar County Appraisal District
For property tax payment questions, appraisals, exemptions and protests.
Lamar County Sheriff's Office (Non-Emergency)
Non-emergency calls; for emergencies, call 911.
Lamar County Elections and Voter Registration
Voter registration and election questions.
Schools
Each district serves a defined attendance area. Confirm the exact address with the district. This list is not exhaustive.
Paris ISD
School district office for Paris ISD.
North Lamar ISD
School district office for North Lamar ISD.
Chisum ISD
School district office for Chisum ISD.
Prairiland ISD
School district office for Prairiland ISD.
Health Care
Paris Regional Health (Main Line)
General hospital questions.
Paris Regional Health (Emergency)
Emergency care; call 911 first if life-threatening.
Post Office and Driver License
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
How do I set up water service or report a leak in Paris?
Call City of Paris Water and Sewer Utilities Billing at 903-784-9270 for utility billing, bill payment and service questions. Call Water and Sewer Operations at 903-784-9277 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to report a leak. After hours, weekends and holidays, call 903-784-9289.
Is Lamar County Water Supply District the water provider for my property?
Rural water providers vary by address. Lamar County Water Supply District is one provider to contact at 903-785-5586. Confirm service and meter availability directly for your exact property.
How do I know which electric provider serves my address?
Which electric provider serves your property depends on your exact address. Confirm delivery territory with the provider for the property before you sign up. In areas eligible for retail electric choice, compare plans at Power to Choose. Cooperative service follows the cooperative's options.
Where do I pay property taxes, and where do I handle vehicle title and registration?
For property tax payment questions, call Lamar County Appraisal District at 903-785-7822. For vehicle title and registration, call Lamar County Tax Assessor-Collector at 903-737-2423.
How do I know which school district serves my address?
Each school district serves a defined attendance area. Confirm your exact address with the district. This list is not exhaustive.
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Reviewed October 21, 2026
Source review date. Confirm current details directly with each provider.
Last Verified: October 21, 2026
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