When you are assisting clients who are relocating to, or leaving the Emerald Bay/Windcliff Harbor communities, it is advantageous for them to review this web site giving special attention to the "Apply for Service" section. There are requirements that the District has placed into effect with regard to the transfer of utility services that will help your clients streamline the process of transfer. These requirements will also keep the District in compliance with current Texas State Laws and District Ordinances & Rules.

Additionally, by clicking on the following link you may display and print the District's - "STATUTORY NOTICE TO PURCHASERS OF REAL PROPERTY".

This document must be disclosed to potential purchasers of property within the Emerald Bay Municipal Utility District in advance of contract negotiations and/or agreements. It states the District’s authority to tax, to issue bonds, and to levy taxes for bond payments. This notice also states the current tax rate per $100 assessed valuation.

Please be advised that at the bottom of the form is a list of home addresses that currently have septic tanks in use. The District requires that septic tanks be disabled and the property be connected directly to the District's wastewater collection system when a home changes ownership. Please contact a District Officer if you are involved with the sale of any of these listed properties.

Lastly, we have provided links that we hope will help you and your clients locate some of the additional services generally needed when buying or selling property.

Sincerely,

William F. Harris

William F. Harris
President

 Links for Newcomers

About Retail Electric Suppliers

Welcome to the Texas Electric Choice Web site. The official electric choice web site of the Public Utility Commission of Texas where you can learn about electric competition in Texas and obtain information to help you make informed decisions about your electricity service and retail electric providers. Select from the categories above to learn about electric choice and the options available for you in the marketplace.

Below are several links to major cellular services in the area. You should study them carefully to determine which service offers the best overall communications package for the Emerald Bay Community. Additionally, the signal strength may vary significantly from one service to another in the Emerald Bay Area.

Verizon

Alltell

AT&T

Electric Transmission Utilities

Oncor Electric Delivery provides electric transmission services that transmit electricity to the Emerald Bay Community from your retail electric supplier. Oncor is NOT a retail supplier of electricity. They maintain the power grid, poles, read and maintain electric meters, transformers, and etc. Power outages should be reported to Oncor, not your electric retailer.

Below are the current high speed internet service providers that service the Emerald Bay Community. You should study them carefully to determine which service offers the best overall package for your needs.

Embarq - DSL Service via Telephone Land Lines

Northland Cable - Cable Modem Service via Cable TV Service

Digicom Communications - Wireless Broadband

Land Line Telephone Service

Embarq is the land line telephone service that services the Emerald Bay Community. They also offer a broad array of additional communications services including DSL Internet  Services.

Local News Paper

The web site for the Tyler Morning Telegraph and Tyler Courier-Times--Telegraph offering complete coverage of East Texas' news, weather, sports, and communities.

Licensed Plumbing Customer Service and Backflow Device Testers

This link will take you to a list of licensed customer service inspectors and backflow device testers. State law requires that water service connections be inspected for lead, copper, cross connection, and other potential sources of contamination buy licensed inspectors.

Taxes

Appraisal districts are established in each county and are responsible for appraising property in the district for ad valorem tax purposes. Appraisal districts appraise property for all taxing units in the district.