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- Food3 programs
- Health care4 programs
- Housing3 programs
- Utilities2 programs
- Child care1 program
- Cash help2 programs
- Work2 programs
- Disability2 programs
- Older adults1 program
- Veterans1 program
- School and college2 programs
- IDs and records3 programs
- Safety1 program
Checked on October 8, 2026
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- Lost a jobMoney, food and health coverage while you look for work.
- Having a babyHealth care, food and time off for you and your baby.
- A fire, flood or stormShelter, food, repairs and papers after a disaster.
- A new diagnosis or disabilityHealth care, income and help at work after a big health change.
- Someone diedWhat to do in the first weeks, and help for the family.
- Divorce or separationHealth coverage, child support and money when a household splits.
- Leaving the militaryVA health care and benefits, school, work and health coverage.
- Turning 65Medicare, Social Security and help with costs.
- Getting out of jail or prisonAn ID, health care, food and a place to stay after release.
- Facing eviction or losing housingRent help, legal help and a safe place to stay.
- Not safe at homeSafety first, then a place to stay and money of your own.
Apply online
Websites run by Texas agencies where you can apply for benefits or manage them.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Your Texas Benefits
For food benefits, cash help for families, Medicaid, and children's health coverage.
yourtexasbenefits.com
Texas Workforce Commission
TX3C Child Care Case Management
For help paying for child care.
childcare.twc.texas.gov
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Benefits Services
For unemployment.
twc.texas.gov
Texas Department of Insurance
HealthCare.gov
For health insurance plans.
healthcare.gov
Office of the Attorney General of Texas
Texas Child Support Online
For child support.
childsupport.oag.texas.gov
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas.gov Vital Records
For birth and death records.
dshs.texas.gov
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Driver License and ID online services
For driver licenses and ID cards.
dps.texas.gov
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas Financial Aid for Students
For college aid.
highered.texas.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
State agencies
Who runs each program in Texas, and how to reach them.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Education Agency
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Department of Insurance
Texas Veterans Commission
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Department of Public Safety
Office of the Attorney General of Texas
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs
Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Education Agency
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas Department of Insurance
Texas Veterans Commission
Texas Department of State Health Services
Texas Department of Public Safety
Office of the Attorney General of Texas
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Checked on October 8, 2026
For official information, visit Texas.gov.
Good to know
Texas has no state general assistance program, no state paid family or medical leave program, and no state earned income tax credit. Texas is not running Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) in 2026. State pre-K enrollment is handled by local school districts and charter schools. Texas does not operate a general cash assistance program for all low-income adults.
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