What this is
Get free help finding food assistance, job resources, healthcare, housing support, and benefits through Harris County's multilingual Social Services team.
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Meet with a member of our Social Services team to find resources to help you.
Email [email protected] or stop by a Social Services community center hub: Bayland CC, Radack CC, or Tracy Gee CC Monday, Thursdays, and Fridays 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Resources include food assistance, education and tutoring resources, resume and job application assistance, dental and health services, mental health resources, benefits application resources like SNAP, Medicare, TANF, Social Security, citizenship and civic records, housing and shelter resources, refugee and victims’ resources, legal aid resources, and any county agency connections that could help you.
Supported languages: English, Spanish, Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Amharic, Pashtu, Omaro, Vietnamese and Mandarin.
Cy-Fair Fire & EMS9630 Telge RoadHouston, Texas 77095Phone: 281-550-6663
Harris County ESD 11 – EMS18334 Stuebner Airline RoadSpring, Texas 77379Phone: 281-524-7660
Harris County ESD 48 Fire & EMS21201 Morton RoadKaty, Texas 77449Phone: 281-599-8888
Harris Fort Bend ESD 100PO BOX 506Alief, Texas 77411Phone: 713-984-8222
Rosehill FirePO BOX 322Tomball Texas 77377Phone: 713-984-8222
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Northwest Community Health29530 Quinn RoadTomball, Texas 77375Phone: 281-948-8222
Rose Hill Fire & EMS19023 F.M. 2920Tomball, Texas 77377Phone: 281-351-4548
Tomball Fire & EMSHCESD15 Administrationc/o Coveler & Peeler, P.C.820 Gessner, Suite 1710Houston TX 77024713-984-8222
Waller-HC ESD 200 Fire & EMSPO BOX 510Waller, Texas 77484Phone: 936-372-8084
Cy-Fair Fire & EMS9630 Telge RoadHouston, Texas 77095Phone: 281-550-6663
Community Volunteer Fire DepartmentPO BOX 506Alief, Texas 77411Phone: 713-984-8222
Harris County ESD 48 Fire & EMS21201 Morton RoadKaty, Texas 77449Phone: 281-599-8888
Harris County Fire Marshal7701 Wilshire Place Dr.Houston, Texas 77040Phone: 713-274-1700
Houston Fire Department500 Jefferson, Ste. 1700Houston, Texas 77002Phone: 832-394-6700
Klein Fire Department8681 Louetta, Suite 250Klein Texas 77379Phone: 281-607-4660
Rose Hill Fire & EMS19023 F.M. 2920Tomball, Texas 77377Phone: 281-351-4548
Tomball Fire & EMSc/o Coveler & Peeler, P.C.Two Memorial City Plaza820 Gessner, Suite 1710Houston, Texas 77024Phone: 713-984-8222
Waller-HC ESD 200 Fire & EMSPO BOX 510Waller, Texas 77484Phone: 936-372-8084
Westlake Firec/o Callegari Law Firm15040 Fairfield Village #200Cypress, Texas 77433Phone: 281-304-1230
What is an ESD?
An Emergency Services District (ESD) is a local government agency created by a vote of the public to provide fire protection and/or emergency medical services (EMS) in specific areas in unincorporated Harris County. The governing statute for an ESD is Chapter 775 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. An ESD collects taxes based on appraisals of real and personal property, and usually contracts with a service provider, e.g. Klein Volunteer Fire Department. There are two types of ESDs: one is for fire protection and the other is for emergency medical services (EMS).
An ESD is governed by a board of commissioners who are elected to four-year staggered terms by the residents in the district. All candidates must file an application with an ESD board secretary or other officer appointed to carry out election duties. All members must be 18 years old and a resident of the district.
Some of the qualifications for applicants are:
If you are interested in serving on one of these boards, or have any questions, please contact the ESD directly.
HC ESD 3 – EMS19023 FM 2920Tomball Texas 77377Phone: 713-984-8222
HC ESD 8 – EMS29530 Quinn Rd.Tomball Texas 77375Phone: 713-984-8222
HC ESD 9 – EMS/FIRE10710 Telge Rd.Houston Texas 77095Phone: 281-550-6663
ESD 1118334 Stuebner Airline Rd.Spring Texas 77379Phone: 281-524-7660
HC ESD 15 – FIREHCESD 15 Administrationc/o Coveler & Peeler, P.C.Two Memorial City Plaza820 Gessner, Suite 1710Houston, Texas 77024Phone: 713-984-8222
HC ESD 16 – FIRE8681 Louetta, Suite 250Klein Texas 77379Phone: 281-607-4660
HC ESD 21 – FIREPO BOX 322Tomball Texas 77377Phone: 713-984-8222
HC ESD 47 – EMS Firec/o Callegari Law Firm15040 Fairfield Village #200Cypress, Texas 77433Phone: 281-304-1230
HC ESD 48 – EMS/FIRE21201 Morton RoadKaty, Texas 77449Phone: 281-599-8888
Harris-Ft. Bend ESD 100PO BOX 506Alief, Texas 77411Phone: 713-984-8222
Waller-HC ESD 200 EMS/FirePO BOX 510Waller, Texas 77484Phone: 936-372-8084
The links provided below are resources for relocating to Harris County Precinct 4.
Electric ServiceNatural Gas ServicePublic Utility Commission of TexasRecycling in Harris County Precinct 4Recycling in the Houston-Galveston AreaRegister to VoteUnited States Postal ServiceVehicle RegistrationWater Service (city of Houston)
Asian Chamber of Commerce3535 Briarpark Drive, Suite 108Houston, Texas 77042Phone: 713-782-7222
Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce10700 Richmond Ave., Suite 315Houston, Texas 77042Phone: 713-783-9299
Cy-Fair Houston Chamber of Commerce8711 Highway 6 North #120Houston, Texas 77095Phone: 281-373-1390
Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce2050 North Loop West, Suite 203Houston, Texas 77017Phone: 713-861-6735
Greater Tomball Area Chamber of Commerce29201 Quinn Road, Suite BP.O. Box 516Tomball, Texas 77377-0516Phone: 281-351-7222
Gulfton Management District
Houston West Chamber of Commerce10375 Richmond Ave., Suite 265Houston, Texas 77042Phone: 713-785-4922
International Management District11360 Bellaire Blvd., Suite 960Houston, Texas 77072Phone: 281-564-5252
Katy Area Chamber of Commerce814 East Ave., Suite GKaty, Texas 77493Phone: 713-629-5555
Katy Christian Chamber of Commerce650 West Bough, Suite 150-170Houston, Texas 77024Phone: 281-560-3898
Polish American Chamber of Commerce Texas311 West Polk StreetHouston, Texas 77019-4416
Southwest Management District6588 Corporate Drive, Suite 168Houston, Texas 77036Phone: 713-501-8719
Spring Branch Management District9600 Long Point, Suite 250Houston, Texas 77055Phone: 713-595-1219
Waller Area Chamber of Commerce2313 Main St., Suite 175Waller, Texas 77484Phone: 936-372-5300
Harris Health is a community-focused academic healthcare system dedicated to improving the health of those in need in Harris County through quality care delivery, coordination of care, and education.
While medical care is not free at our facilities, there is financial assistance for those who qualify. Harris Health’s Financial Assistance Program is not insurance, but based on your household income, you may qualify for partial financial assistance to help cover some of the costs of clinic and hospital visits within Harris Health. To qualify for financial assistance, your household income may not exceed 150% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Am I Eligible?
Anyone is eligible regardless of age, income or immigration status; however, you must be a Harris County resident.
How Do I Apply?
To learn more about Harris Health’s Financial Assistance Program, visit harrishealth.org and select the “Am I Eligible” icon on the upper right hand corner.
If you have any questions, please CLICK HERE or call the Eligibility Call Center at 713-566-6509.
How to get insurance through the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace | USAGov
Harris County Public Transit
Alief ISD4250 Cook RoadHouston, Texas 77072Phone: 281-498-8110
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD10300 Jones RoadHouston, Texas 77065Phone: 281-897-4000
Houston ISD4400 West 18th StreetHouston, Texas 77092-8501Phone: 713-556-6000
Katy ISD6301 South Stadium LaneKaty, Texas 77492Phone: 281-396-6000
Spring Branch ISD955 Campbell RoadHouston, Texas 77224-932Phone: 713-464-1511
Tomball ISD221 West Main StreetTomball, Texas 77375Phone: 281-357-3100
Waller ISD2214 Waller StreetWaller, Texas 77484Phone: 936-931-3685
Findinga School | Texas Education Agency
Harris County Public Health Department
Harris County and the National Association of Counties (NACo) announce a new, free prescription discount card program for all Harris County residents. The card offers an average of 20 percent off prescription medicines not covered by insurance when presented at a participating retail pharmacy. The card is ready for immediate use and nine out of ten pharmacies nationwide accept this discount card. No enrollment form or membership fee is required.
Additional information regarding NACo’s discount prescription card program, including a list of participating pharmacies, estimated costs/savings for medications, drug interactions, and news articles from leading health journals, can be obtained at www.nacorx.org. Caremark can also be contacted directly at 1-877-321-2652 (toll-free).
Other prescription cards:
The following libraries in Precinct 4 are operated and staffed through the Harris County Public Library system.
Katherine Tyra Branch Library @ Bear Creek16719 Clay Road, Houston Texas, 77084
Katy Branch Library5414 Franz Road, Katy Texas, 77493
Maud Smith Marks Branch Library1815 Westgreen Boulevard, Katy Texas, 77450
Harris County Public Library System | City of Houston Public Library System
Harris County Public Health investigates complaints that may violate the Texas Neighborhood Nuisance Abatement Act, a law intended to eliminate public nuisances in unincorporated areas of Texas. Examples of neighborhood nuisances include accumulated rubbish, standing water, conditions that harbor insects and rodents, abandoned swimming pools, high weeds and dilapidated structures. Following an investigation that results in a nuisance notification, a property owner or occupant has thirty days to eliminate the nuisance. Failure to comply can result in civil action or criminal prosecution.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Looking to dispose of large items or miscellaneous junk hassle-free? Look no further! Harris County Precinct 4 and Commissioner Lesley Briones provide public dumpster locations in Hockley and Tomball for your convenience.
These dumpsters are perfect for getting rid of shrubs, branches, old deck boards, lumber from fence replacements, and all sorts of miscellaneous items cluttering up your space. Plus, they're ideal for storm debris cleanup, providing a safe and easy solution for disposing of tree limbs and other storm-related debris.
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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