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How to apply for Hill Country Transit District (The HOP) — Fixed-Route + Demand-Response (Mills County)
Hill Country Transit District (HCTD) — Texas Transportation Code Chapter 458 rural transit district doing business as The HOP; serves the 9-county Hill Country region including all 7 CTCOG counties (Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, Mills, San Saba) plus Mason and Llano; headquartered in San Saba
Who it's for
The HOP (Hill Country Transit District) provides transit across Mills County. Fixed-route urban service operates in Killeen-Temple-Belton-Copperas Cove-Harker Heights metro (Bell + Coryell); demand-response rural service covers the remaining counties. Seniors 60+ qualify for reduced fares. Apply at takemetheretransit.com or by calling 254-933-3700 (urban) or 800-791-9601 (rural).
Mills: The HOP / Hill Country Transit District. NOTE: Same name 'The HOP' as Waco Transit but DIFFERENT operator (Hill Country Transit District serves Central Texas; Waco Transit is HOTCOG).
What you'll need
- For demand-response: advance reservation
- Proof of Mills County residency
- For senior fare: proof of age 60+
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 254-933-3700
Renewals
ongoing
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