Franklin
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Local offices in Franklin
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Utilities · City office
City of Franklin Utility Department
319 Bremond Street, Franklin, TX 77856
Help here
- Water, sewer, and garbage billsPay city water, sewer, and garbage bills or set up utility service at City Hall.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffranklintx.com
Local office · City office
Franklin City Hall
319 Bremond Street, Franklin, TX 77856
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffranklintx.com
Library · City office
Franklin Carnegie Library
315 E. Decherd Street, Franklin, TX 77856
Help here
- Library and public computer accessUse public computers, Wi-Fi, printing, copying, faxing, and scanning at the library.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoffranklintx.com
City of Franklin, Texas website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Franklin
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
Houston Food Bank
535 Portwall Street, Houston, TX 77029
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
Lone Star Legal Aid
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
Brazos Valley Community Action Programs
PO Box 4128, Bryan, TX 77805-4128
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Robertson County
Franklin is in Robertson County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Resource Center of Robertson County
1002 W. Brown St., Hearne, TX 77859
Help here
- Benefits application helpGet help applying for SNAP, Medicaid, and other state benefits.
- Utility assistance referralsGet help finding and applying for utility assistance.
- Case managementMeet with staff to discuss your needs and make a plan for getting help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on crcrobco.org
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Older adults · Regional office
Brazos Valley Area Agency on Aging
3991 E 29th St, Bryan, TX 77802
Help here
- Aging services and benefits counselingGet information about aging services, benefits, care coordination, and support for caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on bvcog.org
Veterans · County office
Robertson County Veterans Service Officer
209 Cedar Street, Hearne, TX 77859
Help here
- Veterans claims assistanceGet help filing veterans’ benefits claims and finding other veterans’ assistance.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.robertson.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Robertson County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet county emergency information and help with preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.robertson.tx.us
Library · City office
Robertson County Carnegie Library
315 E. Decherd Street, Franklin, TX 77856
Help here
- Public library servicesUse public computers, Wi-Fi, and library services in Franklin.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cityoffranklintx.com
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