Texarkana
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Local offices in Texarkana
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Local office · City office
City Hall
216 Walnut Street, Texarkana, AR 71854
Help here
- City information and requestsCall or send a request to ask the city for help or information.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on texarkanaar.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Texarkana Parks and Recreation
1 Legion Drive, Texarkana, AR 71854
Help here
- Parks, recreation programs, and facility rentalsFind parks, recreation programs, and places to reserve for activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on texarkanaar.gov
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Authority of Texarkana
911 Ferguson Street, Texarkana, AR 71854
Help here
- Affordable housingContact the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on txkarhousing.com
Human services · State office
Arkansas Department of Human Services Miller County Office
3809 Airport Plaza, Texarkana, AR 71854
Help here
- Human services assistanceVisit or call the county office to ask about available Arkansas DHS services and applications.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on humanservices.arkansas.gov
State office · State office
Arkansas State Police Driver Examination, Texarkana
305 East 6th Street, Texarkana, AR 71854
Help here
- Driver license testsSchedule and take a written or driving test for an Arkansas driver license.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.arkansas.gov
State office · State office
Texarkana Revenue Office
801 East 4th Street, Texarkana, AR
Help here
- Revenue office servicesVisit the office for Arkansas revenue services, including REAL ID services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Human services · Nonprofit
Arkansas 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall 211 to get referrals to services and support available in your community.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on arkansas211.org
City of Texarkana, Arkansas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Miller County
Texarkana is in Miller County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Miller County Office of Emergency Management
4800 Airport Road, Texarkana, AR 71854
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about disaster preparedness, emergency alerts, and local response planning.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on millercountyar.gov
Veterans · County office
Miller County Veterans Service Office
1007 Jefferson, Texarkana, AR 71854
Help here
- Veterans benefits and records helpGet help with veterans’ benefit claims, survivor benefits, and military records.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on millercountyar.gov
Public health · State office
Miller County Health Unit
503 Walnut Street, Texarkana, AR 71854
Help here
- Public health servicesContact the health unit about local public health services and appointments.
- WICAsk the health unit about WIC food and nutrition help for eligible families.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on healthy.arkansas.gov
Child support · State office
Texarkana Child Support Office
1005 Arkansas Boulevard, Texarkana, AR 71854
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services at the local office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dfa.arkansas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Southwest Arkansas
600 Lelia Street, Magnolia, AR 71753
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for help finding local services and support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on agewithdignity.com
State office · State office
Arkansas State Police Texarkana Substation
305 East 6th Street, Texarkana, AR
Help here
- Driver license testingSchedule or take a written or skills test for an Arkansas driver license.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.arkansas.gov
Arkansas programs by kind of help
These are run by Arkansas 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.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- 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.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
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
- Arkansas 211
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