Brownsville

Local offices in Brownsville

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · Regional office

  2-1-1 Texas

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  • Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Housing help · City office

  Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville

  2606 Boca Chica Blvd., Brownsville, TX 78521

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  • Public housing and housing assistanceContact the authority to ask about public housing, housing vouchers, and application availability.Read more
  Call 956-541-8315DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacb.us

• Utilities · City office

  Brownsville Public Utilities Board (BPUB) Customer Service

  1425 Robinhood Drive, Brownsville, TX 78521

  Help here

  • Utility accounts and billingContact BPUB for utility account questions, service requests, or help paying a bill.Read more
  • Bill payment assistance informationFind information about payment arrangements and local programs that may help eligible customers pay utility bills.Read more
  Call 956-983-6121DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bpub.com

• Local office · City office

  City of Brownsville Customer Service (546-HELP)

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  • City service requestsCall to report issues such as potholes, damaged street signs, or missed trash collection.
  Call 956-546-4357Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brownsvilletx.gov

• Older adults · City office

  Brownsville Senior Center

  519 E. Madison Street, Brownsville, TX 78520

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  • Senior activities and wellness programsVisit or call to learn about senior exercise, social activities, and wellness programs.
  Call 956-551-2314DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brownsvilletx.gov

• State office

  Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office

  2901 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, TX 78521

  Help here

  • Driver license and identification servicesVisit the office for Texas driver license and identification services.
  Call 956-983-1900DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov

• Library · City office

  Brownsville Public Library

  2600 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520

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  • Library servicesVisit or call for library resources, reference help, public computers, and meeting room information.
  Call 956-548-1055DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brownsvilletx.gov

• Parks and recreation · City office

  Brownsville Parks & Recreation

  1034 E. Levee Street, Brownsville, TX 78520

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  • Parks, recreation, and programsFind city parks, trails, recreation facilities, and programs for residents of all ages.
  Call 956-542-2064DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on brownsvilletx.gov

City of Brownsville website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Brownsville

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Cameron County

Brownsville is in Cameron County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Cameron County WIC

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  • WICEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children under five can get healthy food benefits and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 888-942-4847Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov

• Child support · State office

  Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division, Brownsville

  1655 Ruben Torres Blvd., Suite 202, Brownsville, TX 78521

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and services at this state office.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov

• Child support · State office

  Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Division, Harlingen

  1810 Hale Avenue, Suite 6, Harlingen, TX 78550

  Help here

  • Child support servicesParents can get help with child support cases and services at this state office.Apply onlineRead more
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov

• Local office · State office

  2-1-1 Texas

  Help here

  • Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
  Call 877-541-7905Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• Public health · County office

  Cameron County Public Health

  1390 W. Expressway 83, San Benito, TX 78586

  Help here

  • Public health clinicsCounty clinics provide health services at locations across Cameron County.
  • Indigent health careEligible county residents can apply for help paying for basic medical care.Read more
  Call 956-247-3685DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Judge Myrlin O. Johnson Law Library

  1100 E. Monroe St., Brownsville, TX 78520

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesResidents can use legal books, online resources, and public computers to research legal questions.
  Call 956-544-0824DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cameroncountytx.gov

Everything in Cameron County

Texas programs by kind of help

These are run by Texas and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026