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Local offices in Center
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Center City Hall
617 Tenaha Street, Center, TX 75935
Help here
- City government informationVisit or call City Hall for information about city services, meetings, and city records.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centertexas.org
Utilities · City office
City of Center Utility Billing
617 Tenaha Street, Center, TX 75935
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay your city utility bill in person at City Hall or find other payment options.Apply online
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centertexas.org
Library · City office
Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library
619 Tenaha Street, Center, TX 75935
Help here
- Library materials and public computersBorrow books and other materials, use public computers and Wi-Fi, or join library programs.Read more
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on centerlibrary.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Center Housing Authority
1600 Sweetgum Trail, Center, TX 75935
Help here
- Public housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and how to apply.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on hud.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Shelby County
Center is in Shelby County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Veterans · County office
Shelby County Veterans Service Office
266 Nacogdoches St., Center, TX 75935
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits and claims.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.shelby.tx.us
State office · County office
Shelby County Tax Office
200 San Augustine St., Center, TX 75935-3954
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet help with vehicle title transfers, registration, and disabled parking placards.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on txdmv.gov
Library · City office
Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library
619 Tenaha St., Center, TX 75935
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use public computers, and attend library programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on centertexas.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas, Shelby County Center
145 Catco Drive, Center, TX 75935
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help finding jobs, planning a career, building skills, and preparing a resume.
- Child care assistanceEligible families can ask for help paying part of their child care costs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on detwork.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Tri-County Community Action, Inc.
507 Crawford St., Center, TX 75935
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about help with essential needs and programs for people facing poverty.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tccainc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Deep East Texas Area Agency on Aging
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get benefits counseling, care coordination, and support referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on detcog.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.
- 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