Services, help, and everyday tasks for the people who live in Caldwell County — community and health services, county jobs, water and road information, and emergency alerts. If you cannot find what you need, see the Contact page for county offices and their direct phone numbers. Hours vary by office, so check the department's page before you visit.
Community services
Aging Services
Support for residents 60 and older, caregivers, and family members through the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area — (888) 622-9111 ext. 6062.
Child Welfare Board
A volunteer citizen board supporting child welfare services in the county. Report child abuse: 1-800-252-5400 (DFPS hotline).
Crisis Hotlines
Free, confidential help available 24/7 — call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, plus local mental-health, domestic-violence, and recovery resources.
Community & Evacuation Center
The county's 45,000-square-foot emergency shelter and event venue at 2947 N. Magnolia Avenue in Luling.
Indigent Health Care
Basic medical assistance for income-eligible residents, coordinated through Seton Edgar B. Davis Hospital in Luling — (830) 875-7038.
Veterans Services
Free help with VA claims, education benefits, and emergency grants from Veterans Services Officer Sara Love — (512) 398-6492, by appointment.
Jobs, alerts & everyday tasks
- Jobs & CareersCurrent county openings, how to apply, and application status tracking.
- Sign Up for AlertsEmergency alerts and county news by text or email.
- Water SuppliersFind your water supplier, service areas, and current drought stages.
- Driver License OfficeThe Texas DPS Driver License Office in Lockhart, inside the Courthouse Annex.
- Road ClosuresCurrent county road closures and conditions.
- County CalendarMeetings, events, and important county dates.
- AccessibilityOur accessibility commitment and how to request help or report a barrier.
- Contact the CountyOffice locations, phone numbers, and hours.
Stay informed with Caldwell County alerts
Get notified about road closures, burn bans, emergencies, and public meeting notices. Text CALDWELLCOUNTY to 91896 to receive TextMyGov alerts on your phone, or subscribe to county email updates through GovDelivery.
Community links
Organisations and neighbouring bodies the county works with. These are not county websites — Caldwell County does not control their content.
- Lockhart ISD (external link)Lockhart Independent School District.
- Luling ISD (external link)Luling Independent School District.
- Prairie Lea ISD (external link)Prairie Lea Independent School District.
- Plum Creek Watershed Partnership (external link)Water quality work in the Plum Creek watershed.
- CAPCOG regional services (external link)Capital Area Council of Governments — regional planning services.
- Air Central Texas (external link)Regional air quality information and forecasts.
- Caldwell County Historical Commission (external link)County historical markers, records and preservation work.
- Texas Association of Counties (external link)Statewide association of Texas county governments.