Texas State Representative Gene Seaman
1-888-436-3945
Rep. Gene Seaman encourages you to contact his office or other state offices. If you have any questions or concerns about state government.
Early Childhood Intervention
ECI Care Line (800) 250-2246
Serves Texas families who have babies and toddlers (children, birth to age three years) with disabilities or developmental delays.
General Land Office
Adopt-A-Beach (800) 998-4456
Information on the Adopt-A-Beach program to protect and preserve Texas beaches. Information on the Texas Coastal Management Plan to coordinate local, state, and federal efforts to preserve coastal resources.
Environmental Hotline (800) 832-8224
Hotline to report oil or chemical spills.
Recycling Line (800) 998-4GLO
Information on closing the recycling loop--how to buy recycled products.
Health Professions Council
Complaint Referral System (800) 821-3205
Automated line directs consumer to the correct department to initiate complaints against health professionals licensed by the State of Texas (physician, medical or osteopathic doctor, dentist, dental hygienist, registered or vocational nurse, pharmacy or pharmacist, or others). Can leave name and address to receive a complaint form.
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Information Service (800) 4-CANCER
Provides the most recent scientific information to callers in understandable language and shares resources on cancer programs and services in communities across the country.
Office of Consumer Credit Commissioner
Consumer Credit Helpline (800) 538-1579
Answers general questions regarding consumer credit issues and consumer complaints in Texas.
Office of the Attorney General
Child Support -- Automated Information (800) 252-8014
Provides around-the-clock automated support for custodial parents to receive information about payment, status, dates, and other child support information.
Consumer Protection Hotline (800) 621-0508
Enforces the Deceptive Trade Practices Act of Texas and accepts consumer complaints.
Crime Victim's Compensation (800) 983-9933
Information about financial assistance available for victims of crime through the State's Crime Victim's Compensation Program.
Employer New Hire Reporting Program (888) 839-4473
Texas employers are required to report certain information on newly hired and rehired employees to a State Directory of New Hires.
Public Information and Assistance (800) 252-8011
Questions about nursing home violations to the Deceptive Trade Practices Act of Texas.
Office of the Governor
Citizen's Assistance Hotline (800) 843-5789
Maintains a comprehensive directory of state government agencies. Assists citizens in locating agencies appropriate to their needs.
Citizen's Opinion Hotline (800) 252-9600
Callers can leave a message for the governor on matters of public interest.
Parks & Wildlife Department
Operation Game Thief (800) 792-4263
Hotline to report violations of Texas hunting and fishing laws.
Parks and Wildlife Information (800) 792-1112
Provides information on boating, fishing, permits, passport, education, state parks, magazine, employment, and other
Parks & Wildlife information.
Secretary of State
Elections Division (800) 252-VOTE
Voters registration and election information.
Telephone Solicitation Hotline (800) 648-9642
Provides information on telephone solicitors, veterans organizations and their solicitors, public safety organizations, independent promoters, public safety publications and their solicitors.
Social Security Administration
General Information (800) 772-1213
Provides information on Social Security programs, including financial assistance for aged, blind, or disabled individuals.
State Bar of Texas
Barratry Hot Line (800) 633-6630
To report for investigation possible unlawful solicitation by an attorney. Also provides information on barratry for attorneys and the public.
Grievance Information (800) 932-1900
Provides the public with information about the grievance process and guides them through the initial steps of filing a complaint. Calls are automatically directed to the appropriate regional office.
Lawyer Referral Service (800) 252-9690
Serves areas of the state which do not have local lawyer referral services. Callers are referred to participating attorneys who practice in relevant geographical area and field of law.
Public Information Department (800) 204-2222 x1414
Pamphlets, handbooks and videos (including PSAs) on legal issues that effect Texans and young people in their everyday lives are available, at no charge, for distribution or loan. Topics include career planning and placement, consumer law, drug and alcohol abuse prevention awareness, law and government, victim's rights, dropout prevention and homelessness, stay in school, and others.
Texas Animal Health Commission
General Information (800) 550-8242
Information about the prevention, surveillance, diagnosis, control and eradication of targeted diseases and conditions affecting livestock, poultry, and exotic livestock and fowl.
Texas Center for Adult Literacy and Learning
Literacy Hotline (800) 441-READ
Information and support for those who have a need for literacy training, and for literacy providers.
Texas Commission for Civil Rights
888-452-4778
Investigates claims of discrimination for employment and housing issues.
Texas Commission for the Blind
Texas Commission for the Blind Services (800) 252-5204
Provides information regarding agency services, client assistance, and public information, and how to contact your local office.
Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse
Prevention Resource Centers 888-PRC-TEXX
Designed to maximize regional prevention efforts by acting as a point of coordination between, and among, TCADA, Prevent Resource Centers, local prevention efforts, programs, schools, Education Service Centers, news media, and the public.
TCADA Hotline (800) 832-9623
Provides information for complaints, treatment referrals, and licensure requirements.
Texas Council on Problem and Compulsive Gambling
Gamblers' Help Line (800) 742-0443
(Texas-only)
Qualified counselors are available to help recovering problem gamblers.
Texas Department of Agriculture
TELL TDA Hotline (800) 835-5832
Automated line for licensing, pesticide complaints and exposures, weights and measures, and other agriculture issues.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Crime Victim Clearinghouse (800) 848-4284
Refers victims of crimes to local assistance, such as advocacies or agencies in the victim's area.
Offender Status Line (800) 535-0283
Provides the status of an offender currently incarcerated or on parole within the TDCJ system.
Texas Department of Health
Alzheimer's Program (800) 242-3399
Provides referrals to resources available to caregivers, providers, family members, agencies, groups and individuals with Alzheimer's.
Asbestos Hotline (800) 572-5548
Asbestos programs complaint line, especially about potential asbestos hazards. Licensing, enforcement, and training regarding asbestos.
Breast & Cervical Cancer Control Program (800) 452-1955
Cancer Registry Division (800) 252-8059
Children With Special Health Care Needs (800) 252-8023
Information on the Chronically Ill and Disabled Children (CIDC) Program and Medically Dependent Children (MDCP) Program, authorization for services, applications, claims, eligibility, insurance premium payment assistance, provider enrollment, address changes, authorization for bus and train tickets.
Environmental Lead Hotline (888) 778-9440
Information and reporting of the dangers of lead and lead-based substances in the home. Information on licensing and accreditation for lead removal..
Family Health Services Information and Referral (800) 422-2956
Family health for women and children which includes, but not limited to, family planning, prenatal clinics, Medicaid,
CHIP, and WIC.
Hanson's Disease (800) 252-8239
Hazard Communication (800) 452-2791
Hazard Communication Act information and complaints. Information regarding hazardous chemicals.
Hearing Aids (800) 422-2956
Health Facility Licensure and Certification (888) 973-0022
Complaints about medical and psychiatric hospitals.
HIV/STD Medication (800) 255-1090
Eligibility requirements, program guidelines and client services. Medication orders from participating pharmacies.
Reportable Occupational Diseases (800) 588-1248
To report elevated lead in blood of children and adults, occupational exposure to pesticides and asbestos, silicosis.
Immunization Shotline (800) 252-9152
Provide information related to vaccines, medical recommendations, state vaccine program eligibility, immunization providers, interpretation of laws, etc.
Infectious Disease Consultations (800) 252-8239
This number is for health care providers who need advice or information from TDH epidemiologists and physicians regarding diagnosis or treatment of infectious diseases other than sexually transmitted diseases. Specifically covers tuberculosis, Hansen's disease, and zoonotic diseases.
Kidney Health Program (800) 222-3986
Automated line for eligibility information and/or drug and travel claim status.
Medicaid Hotline (800) 252-8263
Provides Information on Medicaid and Healthy Steps (children's immunizations). Helps clients with doctor referrals, billing, paying problems and other general information relating to Medicaid.
Medical Transportation (877) 633-8747
Provide medical transportation assistance for any Medicaid covered service to Medicaid eligible clients. Maintains a list of regional offices with their own hotlines.
Pregnancy Risk Line - (Teratogen) (800) 733-4727
Addresses concerns during pregnancy about any exposures that might cause a risk to the developing baby.
Professional Licensing and Certification (800) 942-5540
For complaints about Health Professionals licensed by TDH.
Reportable Occupational Diseases (800) 588-1248
To report elevated lead in blood of children and adults, occupational exposure to pesticides and asbestos, silicosis.
Reporting Hotline (800) 705-8868
Health care providers should call this number to report a notifiable condition, a disease outbreak, or an exotic illness or a situation in which his/her patient may have exposed others or that puts the public at risk. This number may also be called after hours and on weekends to report public health emergencies requiring immediate attention.
Safe Riders Program (800) 252-8255
Information about child safety seats, including loaner programs.
Seafood Safety (800) 685-0361
Seafood Safety Division. Recorded message about areas open for gathering oysters, clams, and other shellfish.
Smoking and Health (800) 345-8647
Information on smoking and its effects in the workplace.
Social Worker Licensing (800) 232-3162
Information about licensing for social workers. Accepts complaints about licensed social workers.
Take Time for Kids (800) 422-2956
Public/private partnership working to better the quality of life for young children.
Texas HIV/STD InfoLine (800) 299-AIDS
(800) 252-8012 (TDD)
Automated line on HIV, AIDS, and sexually transmitted diseases. Topics include risk factors, testing information, signs and symptoms, general AIDS information. Operator available for specific questions, statistics, and free brochures.
Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program (WIC) (800) 942-3678
Information on WIC; services available and where to get them.
Zoonosis Control (800) 252-8239
Texas Department of Housing
Housing and Community Affairs Hotline (800) 792-1119
Information on programs to assist first time and low income home buyers.
Texas Department of Human Services
Information and Referral Services (888) 834-7406
Provides customer service and assistance
Adopt-A-Nursing Home (800) 889-8595
Provides community volunteer involvement with Texas Long Term Care facilities to enrich the lives of their residents.
Check TANF/Food Stamp Case Unit (800) 448-3927
Automated Voice Response unit provides food stamp and TANF status information to clients.
Disaster Assistance (800) 582-5233
Provides information on assistance to disaster victims statewide who have applied to the individual and family grant program for disaster assistance.
Fraud Abuse Hotline (800) 436-6184
Provides individuals a method to report possible fraud committed by TDHS services recipients.
Home Health Agency Hotline (800) 228-1570
For complaints regarding home health agencies or services and for information relating to home health agencies.
Hospice Hotline (800) 252-8010
Assists providers with problems and questions concerning Medicaid eligibility, nursing facilities, in-home TDHS services and provision of hospice services to Medicaid recipients.
ICF/MR Complaint Line (800) 458-9858
Handles state school and community MIMR complaints.
Income Assistance Complaint Hotline (800) 252-9330
Provides resolution for clients with problems in AFDC and Food stamp programs.
Long Term Care Nurses Aid Registry/Inquiry (800) 458-9858
Provides information on Long Term Care Nurses Aid Registry.
Long-term Care Facility Information (800) 458-9858
Provides information about nursing facilities in Texas as well as resolves issues of concern and matters that need intervention.
Nursing Home Complaints (800) 458-9858
Complaint hotline. Also provides information on long-term facilities.
Nutrition Claims Line (800) 264-5732
Provides claims information to Special Nutrition Contractors statewide.
Nutrition Education/Training Line (800) 982-3261
Clients request information, materials, catalogs, etc. regarding nutrition and nutrition education and training.
Rehabilitative Services (800) 792-1109
Therapy provided for Medicaid recipients in longer term care facilities.
SSI/Food Stamp Automated Benefits Hotline (800) 248-1078
Provides clients statewide with access to centralized staff responsible for determining their eligibility.
Summer Lunch Hotline (800) 847-8975
Provides information statewide on sites offering a Summer Food Service Program for qualifying children. In operation June through August.
Tel-Assistance (800) 343-8353
Provides Texas residents, 65 and older, with eligibility information and applications for 65% reduction in basic phone rate.
Texas Department of Insurance
Insurance Information and Assistance (800) 252-3439
Provide general information regarding companies and agencies, information regarding complaints, and aid in educating the general public on insurance issues.
Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation
Consumer Services (800) 252-8154
Consultation, rights violation mediation, missing persons, guardianship, service needs, service provider coordination, and court ordered medications.
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Abuse in MHMR facilities (800) 647-7418
To report abuse, neglect, or exploitation in MHMR facilities.
Child Care Information (800) 862-5252
For information about child care in Texas.
Foster Care and Adoption Inquiry Line (800) 233-3405
For information on becoming a foster or adoptive parent through PRS.
Ombudsman (800) 720-7777
To make an inquiry or complaint about an existing PRS case.
Texas Abuse Hotline (800) 252-5400
For reporting abuse, neglect, or exploitation of children, the elderly, or people with disabilities.
Texas Runaway Hotline (888) 580-HELP
To provide peer counseling to runaways and family members.
Texas Youth Hotline (800) 210-2278
To provide peer counseling to youth and family members for family conflicts, delinquency, truancy, abuse and neglect, and running away.
Texas Department of Public Safety
Concealed Handgun Licensing Section (800) 224-5744
Information line for carrying concealed handguns in Texas.
Drug Trafficking (800) 525-5555
Emergency Roadside Assistance (800) 525-5555
For reporting highway emergencies.
Marijuana Cultivation (800) 868-6274
Missing Persons Clearinghouse (800) 346-3243
Central repository of information on missing persons in Texas.
Motorcycle Safety Unit (800) 292-5787
Information line for the Texas Motorcycle Operator Training and Safety Program, and the All-Terrain Vehicle Safety and Certification Program.
Railroad Crossing Malfunctions (800) 772-7677
Report malfunctioning rail road crossings. If available, please have Crossing Identification Number before calling.
Texas Crime Stoppers Hotline (800) 252-TIPS
Accepts tips and information about felony crimes committed in Texas.
Texas Department on Aging
Complaint Hotline (800) 252-2412
Hotline for complaints and concerns involving nursing home residents, resident rights and quality of life issues. Service complaints involving abuse or neglect should be reported to the Department of Human Services.
Information and Referral (800) 252-9240
Information and referral on services provided by regional Area Agencies on Aging, such as senior centers, congregate and home-delivered meals, transportation, in-home services, legal, home repairs, and local information and referral systems.
Texas Economic Development Agency
Business Information and Referral (800) 888-0511
Information for businesses and individuals seeking information on starting a business or expanding current business activities in Texas, or obtaining various state permits and licenses
Texas Education Agency
Parents of Special Education Students (800) 252-9668
Hotline allows parents of special education students to discuss special education procedures with a trained professional.
Texas Rehabilitation Commission
Consumer Response Line (800) 522-5264
Recorded message line for consumers to provide input on TRC programs and policies.
General Information (800) 628-5115
Main line to accept inquiries and complaints about TRC services.
Texas School for the Deaf
Deaf Services (800) 332-3873
Automated line that takes messages by both answering machine and teletypewriter. Calls are returned at a later date. Callers may request general information on the school, or leave a message for a specific party.
Texas State Board of Medical Examiners
Consumer Complaint Hotline (800) 201-9353
Automated line to make a complaint against a physician, physician assistant, or acupuncturist. Can leave name and address to be mailed a complaint form.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Talking Book Program (800) 252-9605
Reading materials in special formats (cassette, recorded disk, Braille, large print) for qualified disabled Texans; information and referral on disabilities.
Texas Veterans Commission
Veterans Hotline (800) 252-VETS
Provides information about state and federal benefits that are available for veterans.
Texas Workers' Compensation Commission
Injured Worker Hotline (800) 252-7031
Provide assistance on Workers' Compensation cases to injured workers or employers. Assistance includes help filling out forms, understanding the laws, etc. The "Who, What, When, and Where" of Workers' Compensation.
OSHCON Safety and Health Consultations Program (800) 687-7080
Provides free safety assessments for small businesses.
Safety Violations Hotline (800) 452-9595
Report safety hazards in the workplace.
Texas Workforce Commission
Unemployment Insurance Hotline (800) 558-8321
Automated line gives information on unemployment eligibility and benefits.
University of Texas, Dana Foundation
Education of Homeless Children & Youth (800) 446-3142
Provides services to ensure that children in homeless situations have the opportunity to attend, enroll, and succeed in school.
