Texas LIHEAP / CEAP Energy Assistance

Administered by Texas Dept of Housing & Community Affairs · tdhca.state.tx.us

Texas LIHEAP and Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program help pay electric and gas bills. Critical in Texas where summer cooling costs can be extreme.

Eligibility requirements

✓TX resident
✓Income at or below 150% poverty level
✓Utility shutoff risk or crisis

Insider tip

In Texas, summer cooling assistance is as critical as winter heating. Apply in spring before peak summer demand. Many local Community Action Agencies have faster processing than state offices.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

Apply at tdhca.state.tx.us →

Opens the official source. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.

Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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