Panhandle and South Plains

LP&L owns the poles and wires but serves only inside Lubbock city limits; the rest of Lubbock County is served by other utilities. As of April 2026, Lubbock limited lawn irrigation year-round to two assigned days a week by the last digit of the address, never on Sundays, with hand watering allowed any time.

Amarillo lifted Stage 1, a voluntary outdoor watering schedule, on September 11, 2026, and its Drought Contingency Plan is no longer in effect. The city picks up bulky items, including tree limbs and fencing, at the curb for free; schedule at 806-378-6813 and never put them in the alley. After storm cleanup, the tree service guide covers what to ask a crew.

Amarillo requires an annual city contractor license, issued with permits through MGO Connect. Residential roofers there also need a $20,000 surety bond and $300,000 of liability insurance, and pool and irrigation contractors need $10,000 bonds. Homeowners can apply for permits on a home listed as their homestead.

Any building or general contractor working in Lubbock must register with the city and show at least $100,000 of liability insurance or a $20,000 compliance bond. Permits go through the Building Safety Department's Citizen Self Service portal, and homeowners can pull some permits for the home they live in. See the roofing guide and the pool service guide.

The Potter-Randall Appraisal District, at 5701 Hollywood Rd. in Amarillo, appraises property in both counties. Amarillo spans both counties, and city taxes are collected by whichever county tax office covers the property. The Potter County office is at 900 S. Polk St., and Randall County's is in Canyon.

The Lubbock Central Appraisal District at 2109 Avenue Q mails the tax bills, and 2026 statements go out October 23, 2026; the county Tax Assessor-Collector does not collect property taxes. In Texas, most value protests are due by May 15 or 30 days after the notice is mailed, whichever is later.

Potter County places

• Amarillo

Lubbock County places

Since January 1, 2026 the Lubbock County District Clerk keeps new filings in electronic form only.

• Lubbock