Ector
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Local offices in Ector
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Ector City Hall
206 N. Main Street, Ector, TX 75439
Help here
- City services and utility billingContact City Hall for city services and questions about utility bills.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on tceq.texas.gov
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Fannin County
Ector is in Fannin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · County office
Fannin County Indigent Health Care Program
200 E 1st St, Bonham, TX 75418
Help here
- Indigent health careQualified county residents can apply for help with medical visits, prescriptions, tests, and other covered care.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.fannin.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Fannin County Emergency Management
2375 Silo Rd, Bonham, TX 75418
Help here
- Emergency and disaster informationResidents can contact the county about emergency preparedness, disaster response, and floodplain matters.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.fannin.tx.us
Veterans · County office
Fannin County Veteran Services
101 E Sam Rayburn Dr, Bonham, TX 75418
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpVeterans, dependents, and survivors can get help understanding and completing applications for available benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.fannin.tx.us
Mental health and recovery · Regional office
Texoma Community Center
315 W McLain Dr, Sherman, TX 75092
Help here
- Mental health and substance use servicesResidents can contact the center for mental health, substance use, and related services in Fannin County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on texomacc.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of Texoma
1117 Gallagher Rd, Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Aging and disability supportOlder adults and people with disabilities can ask for benefits counseling, care coordination, caregiver help, and nutrition services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tcog.com
Community action · Regional office
Texoma Council of Governments Energy Services
1117 Gallagher Dr, Suite 200, Sherman, TX 75090
Help here
- Utility assistanceEligible Fannin County households can apply for help paying utility bills.Apply online
- WeatherizationEligible households can apply for home weatherization help to improve energy efficiency.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on tcog.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 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988