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Texas SNAP application information (opens in a new tab)

Read about SNAP Food Benefits and the Your Texas Benefits application options.

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission · Your Texas Benefits — SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and CHIP (opens in a new tab)

ytb benefit overview

SNAP Food Benefits Helps families buy food for good health. Learn More TANF Cash Help Helps families with children age 18 and younger pay for basic needs. Learn More Health Care Helps cover visits to doctors, dentists, and hospitals. Also covers medicines ordered by doctors and dentists.

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Your Texas Benefits renewal information (opens in a new tab)

Use the official account resources to find benefit-renewal options; follow the notice for your programme.

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission · Your Texas Benefits — SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and CHIP (opens in a new tab)

ytb account functions

Once you apply online you can: Check the status of your benefits Report changes to your case Renew your benefits Print a Medicaid card Upload items we need from you Use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage your case

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Texas TANF cash-help information (opens in a new tab)

Read the TANF Cash Help overview for families with children age 18 and younger.

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission · Your Texas Benefits — SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and CHIP (opens in a new tab)

ytb benefit overview

SNAP Food Benefits Helps families buy food for good health. Learn More TANF Cash Help Helps families with children age 18 and younger pay for basic needs. Learn More Health Care Helps cover visits to doctors, dentists, and hospitals. Also covers medicines ordered by doctors and dentists.

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Your Texas Benefits change-reporting information (opens in a new tab)

Read the official account information about reporting case changes and uploading requested items.

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Texas Health and Human Services Commission · Your Texas Benefits — SNAP, TANF, Medicaid and CHIP (opens in a new tab)

ytb account functions

Once you apply online you can: Check the status of your benefits Report changes to your case Renew your benefits Print a Medicaid card Upload items we need from you Use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage your case

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Texas child-support application information (opens in a new tab)

Read OAG instructions explaining the available ways to apply for child-support services.

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Office of the Attorney General of Texas · How to Apply for Child Support in Texas (opens in a new tab)

How to Apply for Child Support in Texas

How to Apply for Child Support You can apply for child support services in several ways — but applying online is the fastest, easiest method.

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Texas child-support payment information (opens in a new tab)

Find the OAG Child Support directory links for paying and receiving child support.

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Office of the Attorney General of Texas · Child Support in Texas (opens in a new tab)

Office of the Attorney General — Child Support Division

Child Support Your Online Account Back to top of menu Your Online Account Paying and Receiving Child Support About Your Online Account Agency Partners Child Support Enforcement

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Texas child-support online-account information (opens in a new tab)

Find the OAG Child Support directory link for Your Online Account.

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Office of the Attorney General of Texas · Child Support in Texas (opens in a new tab)

Office of the Attorney General — Child Support Division

Child Support Your Online Account Back to top of menu Your Online Account Paying and Receiving Child Support About Your Online Account Agency Partners Child Support Enforcement

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Texas DFPS adult-abuse reporting information (opens in a new tab)

Read the DFPS reporting options and the separate instructions for emergencies and reports concerning regulated facilities.

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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services · DFPS — Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation (Texas Abuse Hotline) (opens in a new tab)

dfps reporting options

Report Abuse to DFPS By phone: 1-800-252-5400 Online: Texas Abuse Hotline Call our Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide, or report with our secure website and get a response within 24 hours. We cannot accept email reports of suspected abuse or neglect, including the submission of attachments or media files, such as photos, video files, or audio clips. Anonymous Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect Effective September 1, 2023, DFPS cannot accept anonymous reports of abuse and neglect involving children and their families. Professional and non-professional reporters must provide a personal first and last name and home or business phone number to meet new reporting requirements. The law requires both a full name and phone number for the report to be accepted by DFPS. Reporting requirements are not met by providing a business, agency, or organizational name. Anonymous reports of child abuse and neglect may be made to local and state law enforcement agencies. Reporters' names are confidential by law. Reports of Abuse and Neglect Involving Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF/IID) Effective March 1, 2024, reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of clients in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF/IID) , including State Supported Living Centers (SSLCs), will transition from DFPS to Health and Human Services (HHS) Complaint and Incident Intake (CII). These concerns will not be investigated by DFPS. You may make a report to HHS Complaint and Incident Intake (CII): Online: Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP) By phone: 1-800-458-9858 Emergencies Call your local law enforcement agency or 911 immediately if you have an emergency or life-threatening situation.

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Texas DFPS child-abuse reporting information (opens in a new tab)

Read the DFPS reporting options, required reporter-identification information, and separate emergency instructions.

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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services · DFPS — Report Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation (Texas Abuse Hotline) (opens in a new tab)

dfps reporting options

Report Abuse to DFPS By phone: 1-800-252-5400 Online: Texas Abuse Hotline Call our Abuse Hotline toll-free 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, nationwide, or report with our secure website and get a response within 24 hours. We cannot accept email reports of suspected abuse or neglect, including the submission of attachments or media files, such as photos, video files, or audio clips. Anonymous Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect Effective September 1, 2023, DFPS cannot accept anonymous reports of abuse and neglect involving children and their families. Professional and non-professional reporters must provide a personal first and last name and home or business phone number to meet new reporting requirements. The law requires both a full name and phone number for the report to be accepted by DFPS. Reporting requirements are not met by providing a business, agency, or organizational name. Anonymous reports of child abuse and neglect may be made to local and state law enforcement agencies. Reporters' names are confidential by law. Reports of Abuse and Neglect Involving Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF/IID) Effective March 1, 2024, reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of clients in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with an Intellectual Disability or Related Condition (ICF/IID) , including State Supported Living Centers (SSLCs), will transition from DFPS to Health and Human Services (HHS) Complaint and Incident Intake (CII). These concerns will not be investigated by DFPS. You may make a report to HHS Complaint and Incident Intake (CII): Online: Texas Unified Licensure Information Portal (TULIP) By phone: 1-800-458-9858 Emergencies Call your local law enforcement agency or 911 immediately if you have an emergency or life-threatening situation.

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Texas Child Care Services scholarship information (opens in a new tab)

Read TWC information about CCS scholarships that help low-income Texas families pay for child care.

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Texas Workforce Commission · Child Care & Early Learning Program — Texas Workforce Commission (opens in a new tab)

Child Care & Early Learning Program — scholarships

The CCS program helps low-income Texas families pay for child care through scholarships. CCS also supports the quality of child care across the state.

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