Lavaca County
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Local offices in Lavaca County
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Emergency help · County office
Lavaca County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
109 N. La Grange St., Hallettsville, TX 77964
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information about emergency preparedness, response, and local alerts.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lavaca.tx.us
Veterans · County office
Lavaca County Veterans Service Office
412 N. Texana St., Hallettsville, TX 77964
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet help with questions and applications for veterans benefits.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lavaca.tx.us
Older adults · County office
Lavaca County Meals on Wheels and Congregate Program
326 S. LaGrange St., Hallettsville, TX 77964
Help here
- Meals for older adultsResidents age 60 and older can sign up for home-delivered or group meals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lavaca.tx.us
Local office · County office
Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector
404 N. Texana St., Hallettsville, TX 77964
Help here
- Vehicle titles and registrationGet help registering a vehicle or transferring a vehicle title.
- Property tax paymentsPay county property taxes or ask questions about your tax account.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on co.lavaca.tx.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent, Hallettsville
727 S. Promenade, Hallettsville, TX 77964
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, training for a job, or accessing other job seeker services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcworkforce.org
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent, Yoakum
307 Crittenden St., Yoakum, TX 77995
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, training for a job, or accessing other job seeker services.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcworkforce.org
Older adults · Regional office
Golden Crescent Area Agency on Aging
1908 N Laurent, Suite 600A, Victoria, TX 77901
Help here
- Older adult servicesOlder adults and caregivers can get benefits counseling, care support, nutrition services, transportation, and referrals.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on gcrpc.org
Community action · Nonprofit
Crossroads Community Action
4007 Halsey St., Victoria, TX 77901
Help here
- Community assistanceAsk about energy and water bill help and other community assistance for eligible households.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on crossroadsca.org
State office · State office
Hallettsville WIC Clinic
200 A E 5th St., Hallettsville, TX 77964
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on office.texaswic.org
State office · State office
Texas Driver License Office, Hallettsville
412 N. Texana St., Hallettsville, TX 77964
Help here
- Driver license servicesGet information about driver license services available through the state office.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Local office · Regional office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall 2-1-1 to find local help with food, housing, health care, jobs, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Lavaca County
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