State benefit programs help people with little or no money who are in need.
SNAP Food Benefits
Helps families buy food for good health.
TANF Cash Help
Helps families with children age 18 and younger pay for basic needs.
Health Care
Helps cover visits to doctors, dentists, and hospitals. Also covers medicines ordered by doctors and dentists.
Support Services
Helps people with daily living needs, caregivers, and people with mental health, drug or alcohol issues.
WIC Food Benefits
Helps pregnant, breastfeeding women and families with children younger than 5 buy healthy foods.
Apply for benefits
Apply online and make a Your Texas Benefits account so you can start, save and go back to your online application at any time. Or click here to request a paper application by mail.Be ready to answer questions about everyone applying such as:
- Social Security number and birth date
- Citizenship or immigration status
- Money from jobs and other sources
- The value of cars and other property
- Costs you pay for bills
Call 211 or (877) 541-7905 for more information or application assistance.
Click here to view program website.