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Social services in Texas

Official Texas websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve Texas residents through local offices.

Child Care Services and unemployment benefits are run by the Texas Workforce Commission.

State-run programs

These programs are funded federally but applications go through Texas.

SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (TANF).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistance.gov✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page

Publisher’s assessment

Workforce Solutions Alamo

NOT RECOMMENDED

This is the publisher’s personal assessment based on firsthand employment experience with the organization.

Federal programs with Texas offices

Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.

HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Official Texas resources

State agency

Texas Health and Human Services

hhs.texas.gov

Open site ↗✓ reachable
Benefits portal

Your Texas Benefits

Apply, renew, and check case status online.

yourtexasbenefits.com

Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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November 3, 2026
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