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76574 resource guide

Nearby places, utilities, and electricity plans for Downtown Taylor, Porter Street / City Hall, and SH-95 / US-79.

NEARBY · 76574

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UTILITIES · 76574

Electricity & city services

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ELECTRICITY · 76574

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Oncor delivers power and handles outages (South load zone). Compare retail plans for homes and businesses in this ZIP.

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CONTACTS · 76574

Outage & emergency contacts

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EMERGENCY

Police · Fire · EMS

911

For immediate emergencies only.

FAQ · 76574

Common questions

Who is my electric utility in ZIP 76574?

Most Taylor addresses in 76574 are served by Oncor Electric Delivery for wires/outages (888-313-4747). You choose a Retail Electric Provider for the energy supply. Rural edges may touch co-ops—match your bill.

Who do I call when the power goes out?

Oncor 888-313-4747 (text OUT to 66267 if enrolled). If your bill shows a co-op, call that co-op instead. Downed line: 911 + electric provider.

How do I start water service when I move into 76574?

Contact City of Taylor — Utility Billing (water/wastewater; trash billed with water) at 512-352-2066 or use the published start/portal links. Taylor Utility Billing 512-352-2066 at 400 Porter St (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.). Start/stop/transfer requires ID, lease/closing papers, deposit ($135) + connection fee ($35). Water/sewer field problems 512-352-3251. Pay-by-phone 888-630-1666 (fees apply).

How does trash and recycling work in Taylor?

Waste Connections trash/recycling fees on Taylor water bill. Missed pickup or cart issues: Utility Billing 512-352-2066. Bulk/brush rules on city Utility Billing page.

Who provides natural gas, and what if I smell gas?

Atmos Energy typically distributes natural gas where piped service exists near Taylor / 76574. Start service via Atmos Account Center or 888-286-6700. If you suspect a leak: leave immediately, avoid sparks, then call 911 and Atmos 866-322-8667 from a safe place.

Is electricity regulated or competitive here?

Oncor parcels in the Temple–Killeen–Belton–Taylor area are competitive—compare REPs on Power to Choose. Co-op or Georgetown municipal parcels (if any on the fringe) are not.

Does Taylor use Austin 311 or Dallas 311?

Temple, Killeen, Belton, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Gatesville, Taylor, and most 765xx towns use their own utility billing lines—not Austin 311 or Dallas 311. Life-threatening emergencies still dial 911.

Which internet providers serve 76574?

Common options include AT&T, Spectrum, and Frontier; availability varies across Temple–Killeen metro, Fort Cavazos housing, and rural Bell/Coryell/Williamson/Milam towns. Use each provider’s checker with your full street address. This packet does not guarantee service at every unit.

What should I do before digging in the yard?

Call 811 (Texas 811) before any digging or landscaping that disturbs soil so underground electric, gas, water, and telecom lines can be marked. Hitting a line can be dangerous and costly.