George West

Local offices in George West

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

• Local office · City office

  City Hall

  406 Nueces St, George West, TX 78022

  Help here

  • City services and helpContact City Hall for help with city services and questions for city staff.Read more
  • Utility billing and paymentsPay a city utility bill or contact the city about a billing question.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 361-449-1556DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityofgw.org

• State office

  George West Driver License Office

  301 Houston St, George West, TX 78022

  Help here

  • Driver licenses and identification cardsVisit this office for driver license and identification card services.Apply online
  Call 361-449-2733DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov

City of George West website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve George West

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

Offices for all of Live Oak County

George West is in Live Oak County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · State office

  Live Oak Co WIC Clinic

  305 Bowie Street, George West, TX 78022

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible families can get healthy food, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
  Call 956-267-6107DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on office-stg.texaswic.org

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  Coastal Plains Community Center, Live Oak Annex

  504 Houston Street, Suite B, George West, TX 78071

  Help here

  • Behavioral health servicesContact the center for behavioral health screening, assessment, and treatment services.
  DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalplainsctr.org

• Older adults · Regional office

  Area Agency on Aging of the Coastal Bend

  2910 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78408

  Help here

  • Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults and caregivers can get help finding services, benefits counseling, meals, and transportation.
  Call 361-883-3935DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on coastalbendcog.org

• Veterans · County office

  Live Oak County Veterans Service Office

  301 Houston Street, Room 108, George West, TX 78022

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 361-449-2733DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.live-oak.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Live Oak County Emergency Management

  301 Houston Street, George West, TX 78022

  Help here

  • Emergency alertsSign up to receive county emergency alerts by phone.
  Call 361-449-2733DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.live-oak.tx.us

• Library · County office

  Live Oak County Library

  Help here

  • Library materials and catalogBrowse the county library catalog and manage library materials online.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on liveoak.biblionix.com

Everything in Live Oak 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.
• 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