Webb County

Local offices in Webb County

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

• Human services · County office

  Webb County Indigent Health Care Services

  Help here

  • Medical care for eligible residentsEligible residents can get help accessing needed medical care.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on webbcountytx.gov

• Courts and legal help · County office

  Webb County Law Library

  1110 Victoria St., Suite 105, Laredo, TX 78040

  Help here

  • Self-help legal researchThe public can use legal materials and computers to research a case.
  Call 956-523-4267DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on webbcountytx.gov

• Older adults · Regional office

  South Texas Area Agency on Aging

  1002 Dicky Lane, Laredo, TX 78043

  Help here

  • Aging services and referralsOlder adults and caregivers can get information about local services and support.
  Call 956-722-3995DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stdc.cog.tx.us

• Veterans · County office

  Webb County Veterans Service Office

  1110 Victoria St., Suite 108, Laredo, TX 78040

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits assistanceVeterans and their families can get help filing benefit claims and finding services.
  • Veterans transportationEligible veterans and family members can arrange rides to medical appointments and other essential trips.Read more
  Call 956-523-4399DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on legacy.webbcountytx.gov

• Emergency help · County office

  Webb County Emergency Management

  1000 Houston St., Laredo, TX 78040

  Help here

  • Emergency preparedness and coordinationGet information about local hazards and county emergency plans.
  Call 956-523-4600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on webbcountytx.gov

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions for South Texas Career Center

  1406 Jacaman Rd., Suite A, Laredo, TX 78041

  Help here

  • Job search and career servicesJob seekers can get help with finding work, training, and career resources.Read more
  Call 956-794-6500DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Texas Department of Public Safety Driver License Office, Laredo

  1901 Bob Bullock Drive, Laredo, TX 78043

  Help here

  • Driver license and identification servicesResidents can visit for driver license and state identification services by appointment.Apply onlineRead more
  Call 956-728-2201DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dps.texas.gov

Webb County, Texas website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Webb County

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

Cities and towns in Webb County

• El Cenizo
• Laredo
• Rio Bravo

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