Bowie
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Local offices in Bowie
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Utilities · City office
City Utility Billing
303 N Mason St, Bowie, TX 76230
Help here
- Water, wastewater, electric, and garbage billsPay your city utility bill or ask for help with your water, wastewater, electric, or garbage charges.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbowietx.com
Older adults · City office
Bowie Senior Citizen Center
501 Pelham St, Bowie, TX 76230
Help here
- Senior center programs and mealsOlder residents can come for daily lunch, games, crafts, and music.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbowietx.com
Jobs and training · Regional office
Bowie Career Center, Workforce Solutions North Texas
800 TX-59, Suite A, Bowie, TX 76230
Help here
- Job search and career servicesGet help with job searches, career planning, and preparing for work.
- Child care assistanceAsk the center about help paying for child care while you work or train.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ntxworksolutions.org
Library · City office
Bowie Public Library
301 Walnut St, Bowie, TX 76230
Help here
- Public library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use its public library resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on bowiepubliclibrary.com
Local office · City office
Bowie City Hall
307 N Mason St, Bowie, TX 76230
Help here
- City services and informationContact City Hall for help finding city departments, information, and public services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbowietx.com
Parks and recreation · City office
Bowie Community Center
413 Pelham Rd, Bowie, TX 76230
Help here
- Community center useResidents can contact the center about community meetings and public functions.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofbowietx.com
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Bowie
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Wichita Falls Area Food Bank
1230 Midwestern Parkway, Wichita Falls, TX 76307
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Rolling Plains Management Corporation
PO Box 490, Crowell, TX 79227-0490
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montague County
Bowie is in Montague County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Bowie WIC Clinic
207 E. Greenwood Ave., Suite A, Bowie, TX 76230
Help here
- WIC nutrition and food benefitsPregnant or breastfeeding people and families with young children can apply for healthy food and nutrition support.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org
State office
Texas Health and Human Services Benefits Office, Bowie
601 E. Decatur, Suite B, Bowie, TX 76230
Help here
- State benefits applicationsVisit the benefits office for help with applications for state assistance programs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on resources.hhs.texas.gov
Public health · County office
Montague County Indigent Health Care Program
11339 State Hwy 59 N, Montague, TX 76251
Help here
- County Indigent Health CareApply for county health care help if you meet the program’s income, resource, and residency rules.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on newtools.cira.state.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
North Texas Area Agency on Aging
4309 Jacksboro Highway, Suite 200, Wichita Falls, TX 76302
Help here
- Aging servicesOlder adults and caregivers can contact the agency for help with meals, transportation, care coordination, and other support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on nortexrpc.org
Veterans · County office
Montague County Veteran’s Service
11339 TX-59, Montague, TX 76251
Help here
- Veterans servicesContact the county veterans office for help with veterans’ services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.montague.tx.us
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions North Texas, Bowie Center
800 TX-59, Suite A, Bowie, TX 76230
Help here
- Job search and trainingGet help looking for work, planning a career, and finding training.
- Child care assistanceAsk about help paying for child care while you work or train.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on ntxworksolutions.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.
- 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.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
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