CENTRAL TEXAS PILOT FIELD PROFILE

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Field Intelligence: Williamson County

County Seat: Georgetown • Municipal Centers: Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Taylor, Hutto

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Crisis Shelter Partner

Hope Alliance (Round Rock / 24hr Crisis Line 800-460-7233)

Legal Aid Provider

Lone Star Legal Aid / Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA) / Texas Advocacy Project

Community Action (CSBG)

Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties (OWBC / Community Action)

LOCAL DISCRETIONARY FUNDS

Emergency Micro-Aid in Williamson County

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC)Energy assistance, CSBG micro-aid, rent

CSBG Community Action Agency offering Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP), emergency rental relief, and family self-sufficiency micro-aid.

St. Vincent de Paul Conferences (St. William / St. Helen)Gas cards, utility payments, emergency micro-cash

Active WilCo conferences assisting with local rent assistance, gas vouchers, emergency motel stays, and utility bills.

Round Rock Area Serving Center (The Serving Center)Utilities, prescriptions, gas vouchers, food

Emergency financial assistance for utilities, prescription medications, transportation vouchers, and community food pantry.

The Caring Place (Georgetown & Northern WilCo)Rent, deposits, utility bills, emergency vouchers

Emergency financial assistance for basic needs including housing deposits, rent, utilities, medical prescriptions, and transportation for residents in Georgetown, Andice, Jarrell, Jonah, and Walburg.

Hill Country Community Ministries (Leander & Cedar Park)Food, clothing, emergency assistance

Crisis food pantry, clothes closet, and emergency assistance for southwest Williamson County residents.

LOCAL DIRECTORY

County Directory Entries (3)

Williamson & Burnet Counties, TexasDISCRETIONARY AID

[PUBLIC SOURCE CHECKED · 2026-08-20]

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (CEAP & CSBG)

Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties (OWBC) · Williamson County

1. What It Can Actually Help With:

Administers the Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) paying up to 6–8 months of electric and natural gas bills, plus CSBG flexible emergency relief for qualifying low-income households in Williamson and Burnet counties.

• Funding Limit: Up to annual CEAP maximums based on household poverty tier

2. Who Can Use It & Access Conditions:

Household income at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Guidelines in Williamson or Burnet counties.

Income Restriction:Household income at or below 150% FPL

Referral Required:None (self-apply via online portal or paper application)

Shelter Connection:Not Required

Police Report:Not Required

3. What Can Block Access (The Catch):

•County residency strictly required (Williamson or Burnet)
•Strict 150% FPL income verification required
•Processing timeline can take 2–4 weeks

4. Immediate Next Step:

Download and submit the CEAP Utility Assistance application at owbc-tx.org/energy-assistance or call 512-763-1400.

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Williamson County, TexasDISCRETIONARY AID

[AGENCY CONFIRMED · 2026-08-20]

Hope Alliance Crisis & Legal Advocacy (Williamson County)

Hope Alliance · Williamson County

1. What It Can Actually Help With:

Emergency crisis shelter, legal representation for protective orders, safety planning, emergency gas assistance vouchers, and rapid rehousing navigation for Williamson County survivors.

• Funding Limit: Shelter subject to bed availability; non-residential legal/counseling services open

2. Who Can Use It & Access Conditions:

Survivors of family violence and sexual assault in Williamson County and surrounding areas.

Income Restriction:None for emergency crisis services

Referral Required:None (call 24/7 hotline)

Shelter Connection:Not Required

Police Report:Not Required

3. What Can Block Access (The Catch):

•Shelter beds subject to immediate capacity limits
•Geographic focus prioritized for Williamson County residents
•In-person court appearance required for legal protective orders

4. Immediate Next Step:

Call the 24/7 Hope Alliance crisis hotline at 800-460-7233 or 512-255-1212.

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Northern Williamson County, TexasDISCRETIONARY AID

[PUBLIC SOURCE CHECKED · 2026-08-20]

The Caring Place Emergency Financial Assistance

The Caring Place · Williamson County

1. What It Can Actually Help With:

Emergency financial assistance for housing rent/deposits, utility bills, prescription medication, emergency groceries, and transit vouchers for residents of northern Williamson County.

• Funding Limit: Subject to annual community organization allocation limits

2. Who Can Use It & Access Conditions:

Must reside within Georgetown, Jarrell, Andice, Jonah, Walburg, or Weir service area.

Income Restriction:Demonstrated financial hardship / crisis shortfall

Referral Required:None (walk-in or call during intake hours)

Shelter Connection:Not Required

Police Report:Not Required

3. What Can Block Access (The Catch):

•Strict geographic boundary (Georgetown, Jarrell, Andice, Jonah, Walburg)
•Must present itemized utility or lease invoice
•Direct vendor payment only (no cash given to applicants)

4. Immediate Next Step:

Visit The Caring Place at 2000 Railroad Ave, Georgetown, TX or call 512-943-0700.

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