Central Texas Living

Moving to Bell County in an RV: Your First Month

Answers: What do I need to take care of in my first month living in Bell County? · Updated August 2026

Central Texas is easy to settle into if you handle the paperwork early and learn three or four routes.

Quick answer

Set up a mailing address, update your driver's license and vehicle registration on the state's timeline, establish a primary care provider, learn the I-35 and Highway 36 routes, and find your grocery, hardware, and propane spots in the first week.

First week

Confirm your mail arrangement with the office.
Locate the nearest grocery, hardware store, and propane supplier.
Drive your commute once at the actual time you will drive it.
Save the non-emergency numbers for your area.
Find the nearest urgent care and hospital.

First month

Driver's license and vehicle registration per Texas requirements.
Voter registration if applicable.
Primary care and dentist — Temple has substantial medical infrastructure.
Schools or homeschool notification if you have children.
A church or community group if that matters to you.

Getting oriented

Temple is the medical and retail hub, Belton is the county seat with the lake nearby, and Fort Hood is a short drive west. Journey's sits on State Highway 36 between them, which is why residents here commute in several directions without fighting I-35 every day.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Journey's from Temple?

Journey's is at 13700 State Hwy 36, Temple, TX 76502, a short drive from central Temple.

Is Bell County a good place for remote work?

Many residents work remotely here; plan your internet setup before you arrive.

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