New Resident
Checklist
Just moved to Bullard? Here's everything to take care of in your first few weeks, in order.
Turn on your utilities
Set up electricity, water, gas, and trash for your new place.
Get internet set up
Compare the internet and TV providers that actually serve your address.
Update your driver license
New Texas residents have 90 days to transfer an out-of-state license at a DPS office.
Register your vehicle
Register within 30 days at the county tax assessor-collector (you’ll need a Texas inspection and proof of insurance).
Forward your mail
File a change of address with USPS so nothing gets missed.
Sort out schools
Find the elementary, middle, and high schools serving the area and look up their ratings.
Understand property taxes
Learn how your tax bill stacks up and file your homestead exemption to lower it.
Get to know your new town
Find the local favorites, parks, venues, and weekend plans.
Statewide steps link to official Texas resources (DPS, TxDMV, VoteTexas.gov, USPS). Local guides are built from verified Bullard-area data.
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