Relocating to Midland for a job in oil and gas, healthcare, or anything else? The Basin welcomes a lot of new residents every year. Here's how to get settled fast.
1. Turn on your utilities
- Water & sewer: set up service through the City of Midland.
- Electricity: Texas is deregulated — pick a retail provider, then Oncor handles delivery.
- Natural gas: Atmos Energy or West Texas Gas, depending on your neighborhood.
All the direct links are on our [community resources](/resources#utilities) page.
2. Update your driver license and registration
You have 90 days to get a Texas driver license after moving. Handle vehicle registration through the Midland County Tax Office.
3. Register to vote
Midland County Elections handles voter registration. It only takes a few minutes.
4. Enroll the kids
Most of Midland is served by Midland ISD. Check attendance zones and enrollment requirements before the school year starts.
5. Get connected locally
- Grab a library card from the Midland County Public Libraries.
- Bookmark [InMidland](/) for local businesses and services.
- Explore [things to do](/resources#recreation) — the Petroleum Museum, Sibley Nature Center, and more.
6. Find your go-to businesses
You'll need a few essentials right away. Start here:
- [Doctors & clinics in Midland](/doctors-in-midland)
- [Auto repair in Midland](/auto-repair-in-midland)
- [Restaurants in Midland](/restaurants-in-midland)
Welcome to the Tall City — we're glad you're here.