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Utilities & Services

The City of Rosser does not provide municipal utility services. Residents and businesses must select and contract with their own service providers. City and county requirements may apply depending on property location.

New to Rosser? We recommend arranging electric, internet, trash, water/well, and septic services before moving into or developing a property. New land development may require both city and county approvals. New builds and mobile homes, new or upgrades, require city permits before work starts.  

The City of Rosser does not provide municipal utility services. Residents and businesses must select and contract with their own service providers.

• Electricity: Customers select their own retail electric provider.
• Service Provider - TXU Energy (within the city center)  ph. 877-851-7824
• Service Provider – ONCOR (Oncor will need for the City to approve connection; contact the City Secretary, Pam Corder 469-719-9001)
• Service Provider – Trinity Valley Electric Coop TVEC (CR 4087 & CR 4088

• Water: 
• Privately contracted Individual Well Water - Scurry or Rosser residents may have recommendations.
• Scurry Gastonia Special Utility District (most of CR 4047 & CR 4088)

• Internet: Internet service is selected individually. Many Rosser residents use Starlink because of its availability and reliability in the area.

• Trash Service:  Residents and businesses contract directly with a private trash collection provider.

• Schools: Scurry Rosser ISD -Scurry-Rosser.com or 972-452-8823

What You Always Need from the County

Even if you are outside town limits and exempt from structural building inspections, you must still obtain infrastructure development phttps://www.kaufmancounty.net/395/On-Site-Sewage-Facilities-Permit-Applicaermits through Kaufman County Development Services.

• Septic Permit:  An On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit is required before installing any residential septic system. 

• Culvert/Driveway Permit: Required if your driveway connects to a county-maintained road. Culvert permits: Precinct 4  ph. 469-376-4127

• Floodplain Clearance: A review via the Kaufman County Engineering Department ensures your structure does not conflict with local drainage and stormwater management rules.

• 911 Addressing: You must apply for a formal physical address to clear utility hookups. Address permit - Kaufman County

• Emergency Medical Services: CareFlite provides emergency services for Rosser. Homes must be registered and complete the required forms. 

Contact: the City Secretary, Pam Corder, 469-719-9001

 Fire and Police services provided by Kaufman County - 911