San Marcos
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Local offices in San Marcos
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Office of Community Support and Resource Navigation
Help here
- Community resource navigationGet help finding local services and submitting applications.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov
Housing help · City office
Community Development Block Grant Housing Programs
Help here
- Housing assistance programsLearn about city housing programs and other local and state housing resources.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov
Housing help · Regional office
San Marcos Housing Authority
1201 Thorpe Lane, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Public housing and rental assistanceContact the housing authority about public housing and rental assistance options.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on smpha.org
Utilities · City office
Utility Customer Services
1040 Hwy 123, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Utility account help and bill paymentGet help with city utility accounts, connections, bills, and payments.Apply online
- Utility bill payment assistanceQualifying city utility customers can apply for help with eligible bills and past-due charges.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov
Local office · State office
2-1-1 Texas
Help here
- Help finding local servicesCall or search online for referrals to food, housing, health, and other support services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211texas.org
Local office · City office
SMTX Connect Service Requests
630 E Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Report a city service issueReport local issues such as potholes, graffiti, animal hazards, or trash concerns.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov
Jobs and training · Regional office
Workforce Solutions of Hays County
4794 Transportation Way, Building 5, Suite 500, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Job seeker servicesGet help looking for work, training for a job, and connecting with employers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on workforcesolutionsrca.com
Library · City office
San Marcos Public Library
625 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Library and learning servicesUse library materials, computers, classes, and programs for all ages.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation
401 E Hopkins, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Recreation programs and activitiesFind and sign up for recreation programs, classes, camps, and activities.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov
City of San Marcos, Texas website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve San Marcos
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 Hays County
San Marcos is in Hays County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · County office
Hays County - San Marcos WIC
215 S. Reimer Avenue, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- WIC nutrition programEligible women, infants, and children can apply for food and nutrition support through WIC.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on sanmarcostx.gov
Child support · State office
Texas Office of the Attorney General Child Support Office, San Marcos
250 S. Foxtail Run, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Child support servicesVisit the office for help with child support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on csapps.oag.texas.gov
Public health · County office
Hays County Health Department
101 Thermon Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Public health clinic and servicesGet public health services, clinic care, and information about health programs.
- Indigent Health Care ProgramEligible low-income county residents can ask about medical and prescription coverage.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hayscountytx.gov
Courts and legal help · County office
Hays County Law Library
712 S. Stagecoach Trail, Suite 2026, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Legal research and formsUse legal research books, databases, computers, and forms for your case.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hayscountytx.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
6800 Burleson Road, Building 301, Suite 165, Austin, TX
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportConnect with services and support for older adults, people with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on capcog.org
Veterans · County office
Hays County Veterans Services Office
111 E San Antonio St., Suite 100, Room 200, San Marcos, TX 78666
Help here
- Veterans servicesVeterans and their families can contact the office for help with veterans services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hayscountytx.gov
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 877-541-7905 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988