Bastrop
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Local offices in Bastrop
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Local office · City office
Bastrop City Hall
1311 Chestnut Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- City government servicesVisit or call City Hall for general city information and help reaching city departments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbastrop.org
Utilities · City office
City of Bastrop Utility Customer Service
1106 Church Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- Utility billing and paymentsGet help with city utility bills, payments, and account questions.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bastroptx.municipalonlinepayments.com
Library · City office
Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- Library cards and resourcesGet a library card and use books, other materials, and digital resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbastrop.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Bastrop Housing Authority
502 Farm Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersAsk about public housing and housing choice voucher assistance for eligible households.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on bastropha.org
State office · State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Bastrop Area Office
305 Eskew Street, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- Driver licenses and identification cardsApply for or renew a Texas driver license or identification card by appointment.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Bastrop County
Bastrop is in Bastrop County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Veterans · County office
Bastrop County Veterans Service Office
104 Loop 150 W, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- Veterans benefits counselingGet help understanding and applying for federal, state, and local veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bastropcounty.gov
Emergency help · County office
Bastrop County Office of Emergency Management
1501 Business Park Drive, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet local emergency information, preparedness guidance, and help signing up for emergency alerts.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bastropcounty.gov
Public health · County office
Bastrop County Public Health Department
104 Loop 150, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- ImmunizationsAsk about vaccines for eligible adults and children.
- Mental health and substance use resourcesFind local mental health information and resources for preventing opioid misuse and getting support.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bastropcounty.gov
Human services · County office
Bastrop County Indigent Health Care Program
104 Loop 150 W, Bastrop, TX 78602
Help here
- County indigent health careApply for medically necessary health care if you meet the county program's eligibility rules.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on bastropcounty.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Building 301, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and referrals for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Bastrop County.
- Benefits counselingTalk with a counselor about benefit programs and enrollment options.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action, Inc. of Central Texas
204 S. Main Street, Elgin, TX 78621
Help here
- Rural Area Services ProgramAsk about community assistance services available to residents of Bastrop County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on communityaction.com
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 2-1-1 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988