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Local offices in Knox City
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
Knox City Hall
902 E Main, Knox City, TX 79529
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact City Hall with questions about city services and water or sewer utilities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on knoxcitytexas.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Knox City
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
Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
1230 Midwestern Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76307
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
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
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
Aspermont Small Business Development Center, Inc.
9660 Us Hwy 83 South, Aspermont, TX 79502
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Knox City
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Knox City. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Workforce Solutions North TX - Vernon
Also helps young people
59 miles away
1700 Wilbarger Street, Room B7, Vernon, TX 76384
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026
American Job Center
Workforce Solutions West Central - Abilene
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
67 miles away
500 Chestnut St., Suite 1100, Abilene, TX 79602-1520
Hours: Mon-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 27, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas-Sweetwater
73 miles away
246 Homer K. Taylor Dr. Suite 100, TSTC Graphics Building, Sweetwater, TX 79556
Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00a.m.- 5:00p.m.
Updated by CareerOneStop on June 1, 2026
Unemployment benefits in Texas
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Texas Workforce Investment Council
1100 San Jacinto, Suite100, Austin, TX 78701
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Offices for all of Knox County
Knox City is in Knox County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Helen Farabee Centers, Headstream County Center
1201 N 1st St, Suite A, Haskell, TX 79521
Help here
- Behavioral health and disability servicesContact the center for mental health, substance use, and intellectual or developmental disability services serving Knox County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on helenfarabee.org
Local office · County office
Knox County Courthouse
100 W Cedar St, Benjamin, TX 79505
Help here
- County government servicesContact the courthouse for help reaching Knox County offices and services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on knoxcountytexas.org
Older adults · Regional office
Heart of Texas Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information and support for older adults and their caregivers in Knox County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hotcog.org
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office, Munday
121 E Main St, Munday, TX 76371
Help here
- Driver license and identification cardsVisit for driver license and identification card services by appointment.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, bills, health care, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Local office · County office
Knox County Tax Office
100 W Main St, Benjamin, TX 79505
Help here
- Vehicle registration and titlesGet help renewing vehicle registration, transferring a title, or applying for a disabled parking placard.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on txdmv.gov
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.
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