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Texas property taxProperty records

In Texas the county appraisal district values your property. The County Tax Assessor-Collector sends the bill in most counties; in some the appraisal district collects instead. The Comptroller sets the rules, explains your protest rights and lists every appraisal district.
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Texas Commission on Environmental QualityWetlands

Texas's environmental agency: water quality, wetlands, waste and the permits that go with them.
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- NRCS wetland determinations and conservation complianceFarm wetland rules for USDA program participants. Before you drain, fill or clear a wet area in a farm field, ask NRCS at your local USDA Service Center for a wetland determination.
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) sign-up, USDA Farm Service AgencyHow the Conservation Reserve Program works, which sign-ups are open and what it pays. You enroll land in CRP at your county Farm Service Agency office at the local USDA Service Center.
- NRCS highly erodible land determinationsHow NRCS decides whether a farm field is highly erodible land, which affects USDA program eligibility and conservation plans. Requests go to NRCS at your local USDA Service Center.
Texas floodplain and flood mapsFlood zones

Texas's floodplain program: the flood maps, the extra rules that apply to building or rebuilding near water, and who runs the program locally.
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- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial source for flood insurance rate maps. Enter an address to see the current flood zone and download the FIRM panel and letters of map change.
- FEMA Disaster DeclarationsSearch federal disaster and emergency declarations by state, county and incident to see whether an area was declared and what assistance was authorized.
- FEMA Increased Cost of ComplianceFlood insurance coverage that helps pay to elevate, relocate, demolish or floodproof a substantially damaged building.
Texas state landsPublic land

State-owned land in Texas: who manages it, what you may do on it, and how leases and easements work.
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- USGS map of public and protected landNational map of federal, state, local and other public and protected land from the U.S. Geological Survey Protected Areas Database (PAD-US).
Texas food assistanceFood assistance (SNAP and EBT)

Official USDA directory entry for Texas: program website, EBT contacts, and application or local-office links where available.
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- USDA food assistance state directoryChoose a state or territory for official food-assistance program websites, applications, and EBT contacts.
Texas unemployment benefitsUnemployment benefits

Official Texas unemployment insurance information. Find the program’s instructions for claims, eligibility, and ongoing benefits. Use its own guidance to choose where to file.
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- USAGov unemployment benefits overviewFind the state unemployment program and official filing guidance through USAGov. Where you worked can determine where you should file.
Texas Medicaid and CHIPHealth coverage (Medicaid and CHIP)

Find Texas Medicaid application information and health-coverage contacts. Check the program for eligibility, renewals, and children’s coverage.
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- HealthCare.gov Medicaid and CHIP application guideFind Medicaid and children’s health-coverage application guidance and the official agency for your state or territory.
Texas energy bill assistanceHeating and utility bill assistance

Find Texas energy-assistance information for heating, cooling, or utility bills. Follow the program’s application and local-provider instructions. Availability and eligibility are determined by the program.
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- USAGov help with energy billsLearn about help with heating, cooling, and energy bills, and find the official LIHEAP and weatherization program contacts.
Texas WIC programWIC nutrition help

WIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
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- USDA WIC application and clinic guideWIC nutrition, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and clinic application contacts.
Texas child care assistanceHelp paying for child care

Child care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
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- ChildCare.gov help paying for child careChild care payment assistance, application instructions, and program contacts. Check current eligibility, funding, and waiting lists with the program.
TDHCA Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 programRent help and public housing

Learn about rental help and public housing programs, how to apply, and who to contact. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- HUD Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housingLearn how Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) and public housing work, how to apply, and how to find your local public housing agency. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with your local agency.
Texas emergency shelter and eviction helpEmergency shelter and eviction help

Find emergency shelter, homelessness services or help to avoid eviction, and see who to contact. Check current availability and eligibility with the program.
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- HUD Find ShelterSearch for nearby shelters, homeless services, food pantries and health clinics, or find your local homeless services network. Check current availability with each provider.
Texas TANF cash helpCash assistance (TANF)

Learn about cash assistance for families with children, how to apply, and who to contact about your case. Check current eligibility and rules with the program.
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- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistanceLearn how Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash help works and find the program that serves your state. Apply through your state or local office.
Texas child support servicesChild support services

Open a child support case, get help establishing paternity or a support order, and find payment and contact information.
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- Child support helpLearn how to get help collecting child support and find the child support agency that serves your state or tribe.
Texas services for people 60 and olderSenior services and aging

Find state programs for older adults and family caregivers, such as help at home, meals, caregiver support, and how to reach your local aging office. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- Eldercare LocatorFederal Eldercare Locator for finding local help for older adults and caregivers, such as meals, help at home, transportation, and your Area Agency on Aging. Search by ZIP code or call the listed number.
Texas vocational rehabilitation servicesDisability services

Find state disability services, such as vocational rehabilitation for work and training, independent living help, and how to apply. Check current eligibility and waiting lists with the program.
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- State vocational rehabilitation agencies directoryFederal directory of state vocational rehabilitation agencies that help people with disabilities get ready for, find, and keep jobs. Use it to find your state agency and how to contact it.
Texas veterans benefits helpVeterans benefits help

Get free help applying for federal and state veterans benefits, such as disability compensation, pension and survivor benefits, and find a veterans service officer near you. Check eligibility and office hours with the agency.
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- Get help from a VA accredited representative or VSOFind a VA accredited representative or veterans service organization (VSO) who can help you file a VA claim or appeal at no cost. Your state and county veterans service offices can also help.
Texas unclaimed property searchUnclaimed money

Search the official unclaimed property list for money owed to you, such as forgotten bank accounts, uncashed checks, refunds and deposits, and file a claim. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
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- Find unclaimed money from the governmentLearn how to search for unclaimed money held by state governments and federal agencies, such as old bank accounts, tax refunds, savings bonds and pensions. Searching is free, so be careful of anyone who asks for a fee.
Texas driver license and identification servicesDriver licenses and state IDs

Texas driver licenses, identification cards, appointments, and renewal instructions.
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- USAGov driver licensing and state ID guideOfficial guide to driver licenses and state identification, with links to state motor vehicle agencies.
Texas vehicle registration and titlesVehicle registration and titles

Texas vehicle registration instructions and links to county tax offices and title services.
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USAGov U.S. passport application and renewal guidePassports

Official U.S. passport applications, renewals, document requirements, and acceptance facility information.
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USAGov Social Security benefits and replacement cardsSocial Security benefits and cards

Official guide to Social Security benefits, card replacement, and Social Security Administration services.
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Medicare enrollment, coverage, and plan helpMedicare

Official Medicare enrollment, coverage, plan comparisons, and contacts for help with Medicare.
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IRS income tax filing and assistanceIncome taxes and filing help

Official federal income tax filing instructions, payment and refund information, and links to filing help.
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USAGov job search and career training guideJobs and career training

Official guide to public job training, career resources, and American Job Centers.
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USAGov federal student financial aid guideStudent financial aid

Official guide to FAFSA, federal student aid, and other ways to find help paying for education.
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Texas consumer protection officeConsumer complaints and scams

State consumer protection information, business complaints, and reporting contacts.
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- USAGov state consumer protection office directoryFind your state consumer protection office for business complaints and scam reporting.
Texas emergency management and recovery contactsDisaster recovery assistance

State emergency management information and contacts for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Check the agency for available recovery programs.
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- USAGov disaster assistance application guideOfficial disaster assistance application information and links to FEMA and other recovery programs.
USAGov legal aid and lawyer referral guideLegal aid and lawyer referrals

Find legal aid programs, lawyer referrals, and other sources of affordable legal help.
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USAGov federal, state, and local court directoryCourts and traffic tickets

Official guide to federal, state, territory, county, and municipal court websites.
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SBA business registration and startup guideStarting and registering a business

Official startup guide covering business registration, business structure, and federal and state tax IDs.
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Other Texas resources

Railroad Commission of Texas, Oil and Gas DivisionThe state agency that permits oil and gas wells and keeps well, production and operator records. Mineral deeds and leases themselves are recorded with the coun…
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Texas septic system permitsTexas calls a septic system an on-site sewage facility. TCEQ writes the rules and most permits are issued by a county or city authorised agent. Start here for …
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Texas coastal and shoreline rulesThe Texas coast: beach and dune permits, the coastal boundary, erosion response and what you may build near the shore.
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Texas water wells and water rightsTexas groundwater: the water well report database, the groundwater conservation district that covers your land, and the rules for drilling and pumping.
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Bureau of Economic GeologyTexas geology: landslide, earthquake and ground hazards, groundwater, minerals and geologic maps.
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Texas wildfire risk mapOpen the Texas Wildfire Risk Explorer map to see wildfire risk for your area and ways to protect your home. It is a screening tool, not an official determinati…
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Texas Gulf Coast hurricane evacuation zonesDownload the current hurricane evacuation zip-zone map (Coastal, A, B, C) and evacuation route map for the Houston-Galveston region. Texas has no single statew…
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Texas State Historic Preservation OfficeTexas's historic preservation office, the state survey of historic properties and the National Register listings.
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Texas statutesRead Texas state law, search it by chapter or keyword, and find the section behind a rule you have been quoted.
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Texas vital recordsOrder a Texas birth, death or marriage certificate, and see who is allowed to request one.
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Texas Department of TransportationState highways in Texas: road maps, projects, and the approach or access permit you need before you build a driveway onto a state road.
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Texas State ArchivesHistorical Texas government records, early land records, plats and maps.
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Texas hurricane evacuation and contraflow routesTxDOT page with hurricane evacuation and contraflow route maps and road condition links.
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Texas licensed land surveyor lookupSearch the Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors for a licensed land surveyor by name or license number. Only a licensed surveyor can mark a…
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Texas building code and construction permitsTexas has no statewide building permit. State law names the residential and energy codes that municipalities apply, and each city or county issues the permit a…
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