Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
10202 I-10 East
Houston, TX 77029
Fax: 713-671-8980
Houston, TX TANF & Welfare Offices
Updated September 2026
Houston, Texas's largest city, sits in Harris County — and with 11 offices, it has one of the largest concentrations of TANF locations in this directory.
How to Apply for TANF in Texas
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
All 11 offices in Houston
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
13838 Buffalo Spdwy
Houston, TX 77045
Fax: 713-434-3024
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
10060 Fuqua
Houston, TX 77089
Fax: 713-948-3880
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
220 Meadowfern Drive
Houston, TX 77067
Fax: 281-775-7855
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
1421 Little York
Houston, TX 77093
Fax: 281-372-2598
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
9450 Harwin Drive
Houston, TX 77036
Fax: 713-268-1448
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
3880 North Freeway
Houston, TX 77022
Fax: 713-696-6876
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
6124 Scott
Houston, TX 77021
Fax: 713-746-3465
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
2110 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
Fax: 713-967-7590
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
2133 Hwy 6 Suite 100
Houston, TX 77077
Fax: 281-509-6749
Houston HHSC Benefits Office
Houston, TX
8511 N. Houston Rosslyn Road
Houston, TX 77088
Fax: 713-895-6880
Helpful Guides
TANF Income Limits by State
See each state's own income limit and maximum monthly benefit, side by side.
Learn more →TANF Eligibility & Frequently Asked Questions
Income limits, time limits, and work requirements, answered in plain language.
Learn more →Emergency & One-Time TANF Cash Assistance
Faster, one-time help for an urgent crisis like an eviction notice or shutoff bill.
Learn more →What Is TANF?
What the program covers, who runs it, and how it varies by state.
Learn more →How to Use Your TANF EBT Card
How to withdraw cash, avoid ATM fees, and what to do if your card is lost or stolen.
Learn more →TANF Work Requirements Explained
Hours, activities, exemptions, and how strictly states actually enforce this.
Learn more →TANF Kinship Care & Relative Caregiver Benefits
Child-only TANF grants for grandparents and relatives raising a child — and how they differ from a regular case.
Learn more →TANF vs. SNAP: Is TANF the Same as Food Stamps?
How the two programs differ, and whether you can get both.
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