Welcome to Amarillo! Whether you're here for work, family, or a fresh start, here's a practical guide to getting settled.

First things first: utilities

  • Water & trash: set up service through the City of Amarillo.
  • Electricity: Xcel Energy serves the area.
  • Natural gas: Atmos Energy.

All the direct links are on our [community resources](/resources#utilities) page.

The essentials

1. Driver license & registration — Texas gives you 90 days; handle registration through the county tax office.

2. Register to vote — takes just a few minutes.

3. Enroll the kids — most of the city is served by Amarillo ISD, with several private options like San Jacinto Christian Academy.

Find all of these on the [resources](/resources) page.

Find your go-to local businesses

You'll need a few essentials right away:

  • [Doctors & clinics in Amarillo](/doctors-in-amarillo)
  • [Auto repair in Amarillo](/auto-repair-in-amarillo)
  • [Restaurants in Amarillo](/restaurants-in-amarillo)

Get to know the city

Once you're settled, explore what makes the Panhandle special — see our guide to [things to do in Amarillo](/blog/things-to-do-in-amarillo).

Welcome to town — we're glad you're here.