Just moved to Dallas–Fort Worth, TX: what should I sort out in my first few weeks?

Here is a short list to work through in your first few weeks in Dallas–Fort Worth.

1. Get a Texas ID or driver's license. The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) handles driver licenses and ID cards in Texas [1]. Its site lists the current steps, the documents to bring, and any tests you may need [1]. Check it before you go so you bring the right papers [1].

2. Learn how to reach your city. Dallas and Fort Worth are separate cities, and each runs its own services. If you live in Dallas, use the City of Dallas site and Dallas 311 to ask for city services or report a problem [2]. If you live in Fort Worth, use the City of Fort Worth site to find its city services [3]. If you live in a different town in the area, look for that town's own city website, because the two city sources above cover only Dallas and Fort Worth.

3. Keep 2-1-1 handy for local help. 2-1-1 Texas, from Texas Health and Human Services, helps people find local help and services across Texas [4]. Use it when you are not sure where to turn for support near you [4].

Rules and steps can change, so always check each source for the current details.

Sources [1] Texas Department of Public Safety, driver licences: https://www.dps.texas.gov/ [2] City of Dallas (Dallas 311 service requests): https://dallascityhall.com/ [3] City of Fort Worth: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/ [4] 2-1-1 Texas (Texas Health and Human Services): https://www.211texas.org/