Cuero
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Local offices in Cuero
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Cuero Housing Authority
203 W Church Street, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- Low-income housingAsk about applying for affordable housing and the documents needed for an application.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcuero.com
Utilities · City office
Cuero Utility Services
212 E Main Street, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- Utility bills and serviceGet help with electric, water, sewer, and trash service, including starting service and paying or asking about a bill.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcuero.com
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Cuero Driver License Office
208 E Live Oak Street, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the office for driver license and identification card services that require an in-person appointment.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Cuero Municipal Library
207 E Main Street, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- Library cards and materialsApply for a free library card, borrow books and other materials, and use public computers and printing.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcuero.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
212 E Main Street, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and for information about city services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofcuero.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cuero
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Food Bank of the Golden Crescent
801 South Laurent, Victoria, TX 77901
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Crossroads Community Action
PO Box 3607, Victoria, TX 77903-3607
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of DeWitt County
Cuero is in DeWitt County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Regional office
Cuero WIC Office at Cuero Park Clubhouse
201 Leonard Roy Harmon Dr, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition help and breastfeeding support for eligible families with young children.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Public health · Regional office
Cuero-DeWitt County Health Department
115 N Gonzales St, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health department for local public health information and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging
1908 N Laurent, Suite 600A, Victoria, TX 77901
Help here
- Older adult servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get benefits counseling, care support, nutrition services, transportation, and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcrpc.org
Veterans · County office
DeWitt County Veterans Service Office
307 N Gonzales St, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dewitt.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
DeWitt County Emergency Management
307 N Gonzales St, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- Emergency information and preparednessFind county emergency alerts, preparedness information, and local response resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.dewitt.tx.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent, Cuero Office
1137 North Esplanade, Cuero, TX 77954
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help finding a job, preparing for work, or exploring training and education options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on gcworkforce.org
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
Talk to a person
- 2-1-1 Texas
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988