The EPA regional office covering Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico — enforces environmental laws, monitors air and water quality, and addresses environmental justice.
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81 federal, state, county, and city agencies — housing, healthcare, food assistance, job training, and more. All available to Houston residents.
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National programs and benefits available to Houston residents through federal agencies.
The EPA regional office covering Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico — enforces environmental laws, monitors air and water quality, and addresses environmental justice.
Leads federal disaster response and recovery across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico. Administers flood insurance and pre-disaster mitigation grants.
Administers Social Security retirement benefits, disability insurance (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for low-income individuals.
The federal agency responsible for health and human services programs, including Medicare, Medicaid, and the Administration for Children and Families.
The federal agency that funds affordable housing, fights housing discrimination, supports homeownership, and funds homeless assistance programs nationwide.
Protects workers' wages, safety, and rights; administers unemployment insurance; funds job training and apprenticeship programs.
Provides healthcare, disability compensation, education, home loan guaranty, and housing assistance to U.S. military veterans.
The lower chamber of the United States Congress
The upper chamber of the United States Congress
Administers SNAP (food stamps), WIC, and the National School Lunch Program — the three largest food assistance programs in the United States.
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Texas state agencies administering benefits, services, and programs for Texans.
Texas's environmental regulatory agency — permits industrial facilities, monitors air and water quality, responds to pollution complaints, and enforces environmental laws.
Regulates the insurance industry in Texas, resolves consumer complaints against insurers, and operates the workers' compensation system.
Protects children and vulnerable adults from abuse and neglect, operates the foster care system, and supports adoptions throughout Texas.
Oversees public K-12 education in Texas, sets academic standards, distributes state education funding, and ensures accountability for schools and districts.
Texas's largest state agency — administers Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, WIC, mental health services, and services for people with disabilities and older Texans.
The lower chamber of the Texas Legislature
Enforces Texas law, administers the child support program, protects consumers from fraud, and operates victim services including the Crime Victims' Compensation program.
Oversees elections in Texas, maintains the official voter registration database, and provides voter outreach and education statewide.
The upper chamber of the Texas Legislature
Administers unemployment insurance, job training programs, and connects Texans to Workforce Solutions offices for employment services.
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Harris County departments serving residents of unincorporated Harris County and partnering with the City.
Harris County government offices and officials
The governing body of Harris County, Texas
Administers federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME funds, providing housing repair, utility assistance, and community development services in Harris County.
Prosecutes felony and misdemeanor cases in Harris County, operates diversion programs as alternatives to incarceration, and provides victim assistance services.
One of four Harris County Commissioner precincts — manages roads, parks, and community services for the northeast and inner-city portions of Harris County.
Harris County's public health department — provides immunizations, disease surveillance, WIC services, and environmental health inspections across unincorporated Harris County.
Provides law enforcement services to unincorporated Harris County, operates the county jail, and administers re-entry programs for people leaving incarceration.
Quality health care for every Harris County resident — regardless of ability to pay.
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City of Houston departments serving Houston residents directly.
City-operated community hub in Acres Homes offering health, social, and civic services with extended evening hours.
City-operated community hub in diverse Alief serving southwest Houston residents with health, social, and civic services.
Develops and preserves affordable housing in Houston, funds home repair for low-income homeowners, supports first-time homebuyers, and administers federal housing funds.
City-operated community hub on Houston's east side serving the Denver Harbor neighborhood with health and social services.
City-operated community hub in historic Fifth Ward providing health, social, and civic services to east Houston residents.
City-operated community hub in southwest Houston's Hiram Clarke neighborhood offering health and social services.
The legislative body of the City of Houston
The City of Houston's public health department — provides HIV/STI services, maternal and child health, immunizations, and disease surveillance for Houston residents.
Manages Houston's 380+ parks, community centers, pools, sports leagues, and recreation programs serving Houstonians of all ages.
Houston's system of 44 branch libraries offering free books, computers, job search help, literacy programs, GED prep, and community space throughout Houston.
City-operated community hub in Kashmere Gardens offering health, social, and public benefits services to northeast Houston residents.
City-operated community hub in historic Magnolia Park serving east Houston's Latino community with health and social services.
City of Houston multi-service center -- one-stop city services and community resources at 9720 Spaulding St.
City-operated community hub in Sharpstown serving southwest Houston's diverse communities with health and social services.
City-operated health and community hub in Sunnyside providing clinical, social, and civic services to southeast Houston residents.
City-operated community hub in historic Third Ward connecting residents to health, social, and civic resources.
City-operated community hub on Heights Boulevard serving Sixth Ward and Heights area residents with health and social services.
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Nonprofits, mutual aid networks, faith communities, and community groups working alongside government to serve Houston.
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