Texas community resource

Energy Assistance Program

Greater East Texas Community Action Program

GETCAP offers energy assistance for qualifying low-income households across Greater East Texas.

TexasFood and Basic NeedsLow-income households in the GETCAP service area, including Smith, Gregg, Cherokee, and Rusk counties within this East Texas assignment.

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How to get help

Use the official page to download an English or Spanish paper application or make an appointment, or call 800-621-5746. Local offices are listed in Jacksonville for Cherokee County, Longview for Gregg County, Henderson for Rusk County, and Tyler for Smith County. Processing may take 60-90 days after a complete application enters the queue; continue paying bills while awaiting a decision.

Who this service helps

Low-income households, including households with high energy needs, children age five or younger, older-adult care needs, or disability-accommodation needs. Complete program-specific documentation is required; detailed current income limits are contained in application materials rather than summarized on the program page.

Where this service is available

Service area: Low-income households in the GETCAP service area, including Smith, Gregg, Cherokee, and Rusk counties within this East Texas assignment.

A service area describes where help is offered or who may be served. It is not necessarily the organization’s physical location.

About this service

The program prioritizes energy-burdened households, households with children age five or younger, and households needing elder-care or disability accommodations. Applications enter a priority and date-time queue after a complete application and required documents are received.

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