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Helpful Numbers for Red River County, Texas

Moving to Clarksville, Bogata or somewhere else in Red River County? Here are the local offices, utility providers, school districts and essential contacts that can help you get settled.

Emergencies and Utility Safety

Call 911 for emergencies. Non-emergency contacts are listed per organization below. Two universal numbers sit above the directory, so keep them handy.

Emergencies

911

For life-threatening emergencies. Call 911 immediately.

Call Before You Dig

811

Call before any digging project so underground utility lines can be located and marked.

The Directory

Local Offices, Providers and Official Links

Law Enforcement

For emergencies, call 911. The lines below are non-emergency contacts unless noted.

County Offices

All offices listed here are in Clarksville. Hours are shown only where each office has confirmed its schedule; call ahead to confirm.

Taxes and Property

Two separate offices handle taxes and property in Red River County. They have different roles.

Electric

Providers vary by service address. Confirm your provider by address before calling; no single provider serves the whole county. Each provider's outage map is linked in its entry.

Natural Gas and Propane

Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division serves Clarksville, Annona, Avery and Detroit, per Texas Railroad Commission service tables. Confirm service by exact address.

Septic Resources (TCEQ OSSF Permits)

Official TCEQ information on on-site sewage facilities (septic) permits. Use this page to find the local permitting authority for your location.

tceq.texas.gov (OSSF Permit Information)

Water

Water providers vary by service address. Confirm the provider for the exact property before calling.

Schools

Each district serves a defined attendance area. Confirm the exact address with the district. This list is not exhaustive.

Prairiland ISD

466 FM 196 S, Pattonville

School district office for Prairiland ISD, which includes Deport Elementary and serves part of Red River County.

903-652-6476
prairiland.net

Health and Medical

For medical emergencies, call 911. The clinics and emergency centers below are non-emergency contacts unless noted.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which electric provider serves my address in Red River County?

Electric providers vary by service address. Lamar Electric Cooperative serves a large share of the county at 903-784-4303, Bowie-Cass Electric Cooperative serves portions of Red River County; confirm service by exact address at 877-707-2232, and Oncor and Texas New Mexico Power each serve scattered service areas. Confirm your provider by address before calling.

Where do I handle property taxes, and where do I handle vehicle title and registration?

Red River Appraisal District handles property valuation, homestead exemptions and appraisal questions at 903-427-4181. Red River County Tax Assessor-Collector handles property tax collection and payment at 903-427-3009, with online payment available through the county page, as well as vehicle title and registration.

What should I do if I smell natural gas?

Leave the area and call 911 first, then call Atmos Energy Mid-Tex Division at 866-322-8667. Customer service is available at 888-286-6700.

How do I know which school district serves my address?

Each school district serves a defined attendance area. Clarksville, Rivercrest, Avery, Detroit and Prairiland ISDs each serve parts of Red River County. Confirm your exact address with the district. This list is not exhaustive.

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.

How do I get a septic permit?

Septic permits, called on-site sewage facilities, are issued by the local permitting authority, which varies by area. Use the TCEQ OSSF information page linked above to find the authority for your location. A permit office and a private septic contractor have different roles.

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.

Call us at (903) 785-2005, email hello@shannonmiles.com, or stop by our storefront at 2322 Lamar Ave. in Paris.

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.