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Shutdown Resources

Resources for Texans

Unemployment & Disability Assistance

  • Texas Workforce Commission: Federal workers furloughed due to the government shutdown are considered to be laid off, therefore, without pay and less than their regularly scheduled hours, are eligible to apply for benefits and TWC will determine if the claim is valid. Learn more here.
  • Texas Health and Human Services: Website to locate offices that can help with aging, disability, behavioral health and intellectual or developmental disabilities services. Learn more here.

Financial Assistance

  • Texas Health and Human Services: Cash assistance is available for Texans going through tough times with the Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to help pay bills, buy food, and help see your family through. Learn more here.

Food Assistance

  • Texas Health and Human Services: Food Bank Network Providers locator. Learn more here. 

Public Utility Assistance

  • Office of Public Utility Council: Offers financial and non-financial resources to support telecommunications and essential services. Learn more here.

Agricultural Community Support

Texas Department of Agriculture

  • Hay and Feed Hotline: Connecting buyers and sellers. Call (877) 429-1998 for assistance or learn more here. 
  • Agricultural Loan Guarantee Program: Provides financial assistance for other than establishing or enhancing farming and ranching operations or ag-related businesses. Learn more here.
  • Texas Agricultural Finance Authority Interest Rate Reduction: Program providing Texas agricultural businesses with loans up to $500,000 at reduced interest rates through a linked-deposit structure. Learn more here. 

General Support

  • AgriStress Helpline: Free and confidential crisis and support line available 24/7, dedicated solely to agricultural, forestry, and fishing communities. Call or text (833) 897-2474 or learn more here.
  • Essential Community Services: Relevant services for the elderly, the disabled, those who do not speak English, those having a personal crisis, those with limited reading skills, and those who are new to their communities. Learn more here.