Hico
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Local offices in Hico
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · City office
Hico Housing Authority
100 N. Railroad, Hico, TX 76457
Help here
- Housing assistanceContact the authority to ask about housing assistance in Hico.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hico-tx.com
Utilities · City office
Hico Utility Billing
120 W 1st Street, Hico, TX 76457
Help here
- Utility bills and new serviceAsk about utility bills or apply to start city utility service.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hico-tx.com
Local office · City office
Hico City Hall
120 W 1st Street, Hico, TX 76457
Help here
- City government helpContact City Hall for help with city government services and questions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hico-tx.com
Older adults · City office
Hico Activity Center
411 N. Mesquite, Hico, TX 76457
Help here
- Meals and senior activitiesResidents can come for weekday meals and community activities.
- Utility assistance referralAsk the center about local help with utility bills.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hico-tx.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Hico first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
St. Bartholomew Catholic Church
60 miles from the center of Hico3565 Altamesa Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76133
Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 PM
- Wed1 PM to 3 PM
- Fri1 PM to 3 PM
Listed on stbartsfw.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Hico
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
Tarrant Area Food Bank
2600 Cullen, Ft. Worth, TX 76107
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
Hill Country Community Action Association, Inc.
PO Box 846, San Saba, TX 76877-0846
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Hamilton County
Hico is in Hamilton County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
State office
Hamilton WIC Clinic
101 E Henry St, Hamilton, TX 76531
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and referrals through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Hamilton County Law Library
102 N Rice St, Suite 107, Hamilton, TX 76531
Help here
- Law library informationContact the law library for information and court resources; staff cannot give legal advice.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Central Texas
2180 N Main St, Belton, TX 76513
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and their families can get help with benefits, care options, meals, and caregiver support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aaact.org
Emergency help · County office
Hamilton County Emergency Management
101 E Henry St, Hamilton, TX 76531
Help here
- Emergency planning and alertsGet county emergency information, alerts, and help preparing for or recovering from a disaster.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamiltoncountytx.gov
State office
Hamilton Driver License Office
101 W Henry St, Hamilton, TX 76531
Help here
- Texas driver license and identification servicesVisit the office for in-person driver license and identification services.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · Regional office
Hamilton Public Library
201 N Pecan St, Hamilton, TX 76531
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use public computers, printing, reference materials, and other library resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hamilton-public-library.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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988