Giddings
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Local offices in Giddings
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Local office · City office
City Hall
118 East Richmond Street, Giddings, TX 78942
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for information about city services and departments.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on giddings.net
Utilities · City office
City of Giddings Utility Billing
118 East Richmond Street, Giddings, TX 78942
Help here
- Utility accounts and billsVisit or call to set up, transfer, or disconnect city utility service, ask about a bill, or make a payment.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on giddings.net
Library · City office
Giddings Public Library and Cultural Center
276 North Orange Street, Giddings, TX 78942
Help here
- Library materials and resourcesGet a library card and use books, digital materials, and other library resources.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on giddingspubliclibrary.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Lee County
Giddings is in Lee County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Emergency help · County office
Lee County Office of Emergency Management
200 S. Main, Room 203, Giddings, TX 78942
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about local emergencies, preparedness, response, and recovery.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on leecountytx.gov
Veterans · County office
Lee County Veterans Service Office
898 E. Richmond, Suite 104B, Giddings, TX 78942
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with veterans benefits, disability claims, discharge records, and survivor benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lee.tx.us
Human services · County office
Lee County Indigent Health Care Office
Help here
- Indigent health careCall to make an appointment about the county's indigent health care program.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lee.tx.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions of Lee County
164 W. Austin St., Giddings, TX 78942
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help looking for work, preparing a resume, and using job search resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsrca.com
Public health · State office
Lee County WIC Clinic
598 Cactus St., Giddings, TX 78942
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support for eligible families with young children or pregnant or breastfeeding people.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information and connections to services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers in Lee County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.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 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