Alpine
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Local offices in Alpine
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Alpine City Hall
100 N 13th St, Alpine, TX 79830
Help here
- City government servicesContact City Hall for help reaching city departments and services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofalpine.com
Utilities · City office
City of Alpine Billing and Customer Service
100 N 13th St, Alpine, TX 79830
Help here
- Water, gas, and sanitation service accountsApply for city water or gas service and ask about utility bills and payment options.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofalpine.com
Library · Nonprofit
Alpine Public Library
805 W Avenue E, Alpine, TX 79830
Help here
- Library cards and learning resourcesGet a library card, borrow books, and use computers and other learning resources.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on alpinepubliclibrary.org
Older adults · Nonprofit
Sunshine House
402 E Holland Avenue, Alpine, TX 79830
Help here
- Senior meals and social activitiesOlder adults can eat meals at the center and ask about meals delivered to their homes.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on sunshinehousealpine.com
State office · State office
Alpine Driver License Office
3500 N Highway 118, Alpine, TX 79830
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit the DPS office for driver license and identification card services.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Brewster County
Alpine is in Brewster County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Veterans · County office
Brewster County Veterans Services
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with VA compensation claims and appeals, discharge upgrades, and burial benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brewstercounty.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Brewster County District Clerk
201 West Avenue E, Alpine, TX 79830
Help here
- Civil and family court recordsGet information and file documents for civil and family cases, including child support, custody, and divorce.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on brewstercounty.gov
State office · State office
Texas Department of Public Safety, Alpine Area Office
3500 North Highway 118, Alpine, TX 79830
Help here
- Driver license and identification card servicesApply for a Texas driver license or identification card in person.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging
8037 Lockheed, Suite 100, El Paso, TX 79925
Help here
- Aging servicesGet information about aging services for older adults and their families in Brewster County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on riocog.org
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.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.
- 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
- 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