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Some cities and counties in our service area require that a permit number be issued before new electric service can be established. Residents and commercial customers in the City of Livingston, City of Onalaska, City of Shepherd, Liberty County, Montgomery County, Polk County, San Jacinto County and Walker County should contact the appropriate office(s) in order to obtain the required permit(s).

Polk County 936-327-6809
San Jacinto County 936-653-3823
Walker County 936-436-4939
Montgomery County 936-523-5911
Liberty County 936-336-5722
Angelina County & Trinity County 1-888-473-1912
Hardin County 409-347-1911
Tyler County 409-384-5704 (Ext 270)
Jasper County 409-384-5704 (Ext 249)
City of Colmesneil 409-837-2406
City of Chester 936-969-2360
City of Woodville 409-283-2234
City of Onalaska 936-646-5376
City of Shepherd 936-628-3305

Residents applying for new service in San Jacinto County must have a 911 address on file before a permit can be issued. You can obtain a 911 address by calling 936-653-3990.

If the city or county office determines that a permit number is not needed to establish electric service, they will issue a waiver permit number. In either case, applicants should contact a Member Services Representative with the appropriate permit or waiver permit information prior to establishing new service.