Wallis

Local offices in Wallis

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Wallis City Hall

  6810 Guyler, Building B, Wallis, TX 77485

  Help here

  • City services and questionsContact City Hall for help with city services, local rules, and permits.
  • Water and sewer billingPay your city water and sewer bill or ask about starting or ending service.
  Call 979-478-6712DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wallistexas.org

• Library · County office

  Knox Memorial Library

  6730 Railroad St., Wallis, TX 77485

  Help here

  • Library servicesBorrow library materials and use public internet access.
  Call 979-478-6813DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wallis.ploud.net

City of Wallis, Texas website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Wallis

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Austin County

Wallis is in Austin County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• State office · State office

  Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office, Bellville

  602 E. Hacienda Street, Bellville, TX 77418

  Help here

  • Benefits applicationsGet help with applications for food and other state benefits.Apply online
  Call 979-865-9164DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on yourtexasbenefits.com

• 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.
  Call 211Website

  Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org

• State office · State office

  Texas Department of State Health Services, Bellville Site

  602 E. Hacienda Street, Bellville, TX 77418

  Help here

  • Public health servicesAsk about immunizations, tuberculosis services, and other public health services offered at the Bellville site.Read more
  Call 979-865-5211DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.texas.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  Houston-Galveston Area Council Area Agency on Aging

  Help here

  • Aging services information and referralContact the agency for information about services for older adults and caregivers in Austin County.
  Call 713-627-3200Website

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on h-gac.com

• Older adults · Nonprofit

  Helping One Another (HOA) of Austin County

  915 Frydek Road, Sealy, TX 77474

  Help here

  • Meals for older adultsAsk about congregate meals and home-delivered meals for older adults.Read more
  Call 979-885-4188DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on hoamealsonwheels.org

• Veterans · County office

  Austin County Veterans Service Office

  800 E. Wendt Street, Bellville, TX 77418

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceGet help applying for veterans benefits for yourself or an eligible family member.
  Call 979-865-6482DirectionsWebsite

  Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on austincounty.com

Everything in Austin 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