Movers in Round Rock

TxDMV says every household goods mover operating within Texas, from major van lines to local operators with a truck and trailer, must have an active TxDMV certificate number. Moving goods for pay without one is a Class C misdemeanor that rises with repeat convictions. Search the company on Truck Stop: an "Active" certificate status means the mover is licensed. TxDMV's Enforcement Division can tell you its complaint history at 1-888-368-4689.

• The truck should show the company name and TxDMV number on both sides. TxDMV calls unmarked or rental trucks a warning sign.
• Print ads must show the registered name, a Texas street address and the "TxDMV No.", and websites must show the TxDMV consumer help line.
• Texas-registered movers also need a federal number, such as a USDOT number.
• A very low advertised price that rises once goods are loaded, a cell-phone-only contact and a vague name like "Movers" are the red flags TxDMV lists.

Leaving Texas changes the regulator: moves across state lines fall under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, whose consumer site is protectyourmove.gov.

TxDMV doesn't regulate what movers charge, so prices vary and shopping around pays. HomeGuide's national figures (November 2025): a local move under 50 miles for a 2- to 3-bedroom home costs $900 to $2,800, with $50 to $100 or more per mover per hour and a 3- to 5-hour minimum. Long-distance moves for the same home run $1,300 to $9,500.

Binding and not-to-exceed proposals

Before loading, a Texas mover must give you a written proposal with the services and the maximum you could be charged. A binding proposal states the exact price; a not-to-exceed proposal states a ceiling and lets the mover charge less. Either way, be ready to pay the maximum at delivery. For an accurate figure, list every item and tell the mover about stairs, long carries or elevators.

You should also get TxDMV's "Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move in Texas" before loading. Charges can't be added after you sign the contract unless both sides agree in writing. A mover may bill for a descriptive inventory only if you agreed to it.

Liability is agreed in the contract. At 60 cents per pound per item, a lost 50-pound TV would be reimbursed $30, so consider transit insurance from the mover or a separate insurer, with proof issued before loading. Texas movers must carry cargo coverage of at least $5,000 per shipper's load.

File damage or overcharge claims in writing within 90 days of delivery. The mover then has 23 days to acknowledge, 30 days to inspect and 90 days to pay, deny or offer a settlement. TxDMV offers free mediation if the answer is unsatisfactory, as long as your request arrives within 35 days of the mover's reply, and it can order a refund from a mover that breaks the rules.

Oncor delivers electricity in Round Rock, and you choose the retail provider that bills you through Power to Choose, so pick a plan before move-in day. Atmos Energy provides gas. The City of Round Rock provides water, wastewater, stormwater drainage, and garbage and recycling, and its water area includes several municipal utility districts outside city limits, so confirm who serves your new address.

Ask the city how it wants moving boxes set out for recycling. Leftover yard brush can go to the Brush Recycling Center at 310 Deepwood Drive, free up to 2 cubic yards with proof of residency. Book a Round Rock cleaning service for move-out day, read the Round Rock hub for city services, compare Georgetown movers, or see the full Texas movers guide.