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New to the Houston Area - Relocating to Houston Texas

Well, lucky you! Welcome to our wonderful city. It will seem like you have lived here forever in no time, and we can help you feel right at home! Whether you are moving to Houston temporarily and need a short-term lease or you are relocating from another city and plan to stay forever, we can help. We realize that it can be overwhelming when you are unfamiliar with Houston and the number of areas and possibilites seem endless, but we are here to make relocating to Houston as simple, seamless, and painless as possible. Here are some helpful links that you may need:

New to Houston Virtual Packet

Click here for the complete PDF version!

Local Houston Information

City of Houston Website- everything you need to know about the Houston local government
Downtown Houston - all things Downtown Houston!
Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau - stay up-to-date on what events and activities are happening around the Houston area

Transportation/Driving Information

Texas Department of Public Safety- how to get your Texas Drivers License
Texas Department of Transportation- how to get your vehicle inspected and registered in Texas

Electricity, Voting, Change of Address Links

Texas Electric Choice- compare local electricity providers and decide what works best for you
movehouston.com- compare prices and options of all utilities
Texas Voter Registration - get set up to vote here in Texas and/or update your address
Change your Address Online- the USPS website lets you update your information with no hassle!

Just for Fun!

Houston Design Guide- an informative link to Houston's more creative and quirky side
Houston Under $200- great inexpensive things do to in town