Cities also have their own rules on pickups of heavy or bulky items and hazardous waste such as tires, furniture, appliances or paint and batteries. Usually, old tires are accepted for disposal at any business that sells and installs new tires. Merchants who offer oil or battery changing services also usually accept old batteries and petroleum products. Specific information on communities' schedules and garbage collection methods can be obtained by calling the appropriate city hall. They cannot have been convicted of a felony or been judged mentally incompetent.
Voters can register at almost any bank, some libraries and all city halls and subcourthouses.
Residents can also call the above number to request that an application be mailed to them. If you are a newcomer to Tarrant County and plan to drive in your new hometown, the clock could be ticking on registering your car and getting a Texas driver's licence. By state law you have 30 days after establishing residency to get everything in order. You will need registration forms, license plates, a license sticker and a state inspection sticker for the windshield of your vehicle. You must register your car or truck with the County Tax Assessor-Collector's Office.