Lockhart
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Local offices in Lockhart
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Lockhart Housing Authority
809 Redwood, Lockhart, TX 78644
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceAsk about public housing and rental assistance and whether applications are being accepted.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lockhartha.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Billing and Customer Service
Help here
- City utility accounts and billsGet help with city utility service, account questions, and bill payments.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on lockharttx.municipalonlinepayments.com
Local office · City office
Lockhart City Hall
308 W San Antonio Street, Lockhart, TX 78644
Help here
- City services and resident helpContact City Hall to ask about city services, records, and how to reach the right city department.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cityoflockhart.gov
State office
Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office
110 S Main Street, Room 102, Lockhart, TX 78644
Help here
- Driver licenses and state ID cardsApply for or renew a Texas driver license or state identification card at this DPS office.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov
Library · City office
Dr. Eugene Clark Library
217 S Main Street, Lockhart, TX 78644
Help here
- Library servicesUse library materials, public computers, printing, scanning, and learning programs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on clark-library-lockhart.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Lockhart
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
Central Texas Food Bank
6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin, TX 78744
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
Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, Inc.
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
Community Action Inc. of Central Texas
PO Box 748, San Marcos, TX 78667-0748
Listed on tdhca.texas.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Caldwell County
Lockhart is in Caldwell County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · City office
Caldwell County - Lockhart WIC
901 Bois D'Arc, Lockhart, TX 78644
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible families can get food benefits, nutrition help, and breastfeeding support through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Human services · County office
Caldwell County Indigent Health Care
Help here
- Health care assistanceFind out whether you qualify for basic medical assistance through the county program.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.caldwell.tx.us
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportOlder adults, caregivers, and Medicare recipients can get referrals, care coordination, and benefits counseling.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.org
Veterans · County office
Caldwell County Veteran Services Office
1403 Blackjack St., Lockhart, TX 78644
Help here
- Veterans benefits helpGet help with VA claims, education benefits, and support for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.caldwell.tx.us
Emergency help · County office
Caldwell County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and alertsGet information about disaster preparedness, county emergency alerts, and local response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.caldwell.tx.us
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