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Helpful Numbers for Rains County, Texas
Moving to Emory, Point or somewhere else in Rains County? Here are local offices, utility providers, school districts and essential contacts to help you get settled, including resources for rural properties. Confirm service and availability for your exact address.
The Directory
Local Offices, Providers and Official Links
County Offices
County Judge's Office
County judge's office for Rains County; dial extension 122.
County Clerk
County records, marriage licenses and vital records; dial extension 103.
District Clerk
District court records; dial extension 101.
Tax Assessor-Collector
Motor vehicle registration and titles.
Rains County Appraisal District (CAD)
Appraisal, exemption and property tax questions.
Rains County Sheriff's Office
Non-emergency line; for emergencies, call 911.
Water
Water providers vary by service address. Confirm service and meter availability for your exact property address with the provider.
City of Emory Utility Billing
Water utility billing for the City of Emory; dial extension 102. After-hours utility emergency line above.
South Rains Special Utility District
Special utility district water service; confirm service at the exact address.
Electric
Providers vary by service address. Confirm service for your exact property address with the provider before arranging service.
Farmers Electric Cooperative
Cooperative electric service; confirm service territory for your exact property address.
Wood County Electric Cooperative
Cooperative electric service; confirm service territory for your exact property address. Outage line for power outages.
Gas
Piped natural gas and delivered propane are different services. Availability varies; confirm by exact address.
Cooper Propane (Delivered Propane)
Delivered propane; confirm delivery options for your exact address.
Septic
Rains County Litter Abatement and OSSF Inspector
County septic permitting resources. Contact the county general information line for routing, or visit the official OSSF page for current guidance.
Trash
Rains County Disposal Information
Contact the county for current disposal arrangements. The county page does not list household pickup schedules, and availability varies by location.
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
Schools
Attendance boundaries are address-specific; this directory entry is not a boundary determination, and the list is not exhaustive.
Rains ISD
School district office for Rains ISD.
Miller Grove ISD (Rural Rains Area)
School district office for Miller Grove ISD, serving the rural Rains area.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which electric provider serves my address?
Electric service depends on the exact property address. Farmers Electric Cooperative and Wood County Electric Cooperative are providers to check. Confirm the service territory with the provider before arranging service; do not assume city limits or a county line determine your provider.
How do I get a septic permit?
Contact Rains County about septic permitting through the official Litter Abatement and OSSF Inspector page for the current application checklist. A permit office and a private septic contractor have different roles.
Is piped gas available outside city limits?
Piped natural gas and delivered propane are different services. Propane delivery can be confirmed with a supplier such as Cooper Propane at 903-885-6501 for your exact address.
What if my address has no city water?
Water providers vary by address. Contact the city utility office or the special utility district to confirm service and meter availability for your property.
Which school district covers my address?
School attendance boundaries are address-specific, and lists here may not be exhaustive. Confirm your exact property address with the school district.
Buying or selling in Northeast Texas or Southeast Oklahoma?
At Shannon Miles Group, we believe finding the right property is about more than the address. It's about finding the right place to build your next chapter. Whether you're moving across town, relocating to the area or searching for land, we'd love to help.
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Reviewed October 26, 2026
Numbers and links checked October 26, 2026 against official public sources (county, provider, district, and utility websites). Confirm current details directly with each provider.
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.