How to apply for Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) — CEAP Energy Assistance (Nacogdoches County)

Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) — nonprofit Community Action Agency in Nacogdoches; the TDHCA Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) subrecipient for Anderson, Angelina, Chambers, Cherokee, Gregg, Hardin, Henderson, Houston, Jefferson, Kaufman, Liberty, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, Rusk, San Jacinto, Smith, Trinity, Van Zandt and Wood counties (TDHCA Subrecipient Contact List, 2026-02-02)

Who it's for

Nacogdoches County's energy bill help (CEAP) is run by Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) in Nacogdoches. It provides a usually one-time payment toward utility, water and electric bills; the target groups are older adults, people with disabilities, households with children under six and working low-income families. Household income must be at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Call GETCAP at 800-621-5746 or the TDHCA CEAP line at 800-525-0657.

Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) is the TDHCA CEAP subrecipient for Nacogdoches County (TDHCA Help for Texans lookup and the TDHCA Subrecipient Contact List updated 2026-02-02, checked 2026-09-25). Funds are limited and run out during the program year, so apply early. Subrecipient assignments can change between program years — confirm with TDHCA at 800-525-0657 if unsure.

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What you'll need

  • Proof of all household income
  • Current energy bill
  • Photo identification
  • Proof of Nacogdoches County residency

Where to apply

Apply online: official application

By phone: 800-621-5746

What to say when you call

"Hello, I'm calling to ask about Greater East Texas Community Action Program (GETCAP) — CEAP Energy Assistance (Nacogdoches County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of all household income, current energy bill, photo identification — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"

Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.

Renewals

up to multiple benefits per program year

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