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BBTX is a free-to-access mobile and web app connecting Texans in financial hardship to thousands of resources in the full app — food, housing, medical care, utilities, and more — searchable by location, county, and category.
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Are You Getting All the Benefits You're Entitled To? — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountHow to Handle Multiple Jobs Without Burning Out — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountNavigating Child Support and Custody in Texas — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountBetter Health for Less — Key Info on Medicaid — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountHow to Get New Documents After Homelessness — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountRent and Rental Assistance Programs in Texas — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountHow to Maintain Your Mental Health During Hard Times — Related public Quick Read: Free & Low-Cost Mental Health Resources Every Texan Should KnowUnderstanding Your Utility Bill and What to Do If You Can't Pay — Related public Quick Read: Navigating Texas LIHEAP: A Step-by-Step Guide to Utility HelpHow to Read a Bank Account — Building Good Banking History — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountFamily Support Programs Through WIC and Head Start — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountVA Benefits — What They Cover, Who Qualifies — Related public Quick Read: Texas Veterans: Benefits You May Not Know You Qualify ForManaging a Chronic Condition Without Insurance — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountSchool Support Programs for Students With Disabilities — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountWhat to Do If You Have an Unsafe or Abusive Home Situation — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountPaying for School — Financial Aid, Scholarships, and Grants — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountSenior and Elderly Care Resources in Texas — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountHow to Handle Conflict Without Destroying the Relationship — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountParks, Rec Centers, Libraries, and Free Activities — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountWhat to Know Before Having a Baby on a Tight Budget — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountTax Credits You May Qualify For — Child Tax Credit & Earned Income — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountMental Health Care in Texas — How to Find a Provider — Related public Quick Read: Free & Low-Cost Mental Health Resources Every Texan Should KnowHow to Protect Yourself and Your Kids in a Crisis — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountNeighborhood Watch and Crime Prevention Resources — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountWhat to Know Before Buying a Car on a Tight Budget — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountMoving Forward After a Crisis — A Realistic Roadmap — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountSocial Services and Community Resources in Texas — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountWhy Positive Thinking Isn't Enough — and What to Do Instead — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountPreparing for Emergencies — What Texans Need to Know — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountTechnology Skills for Today's Job Market — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountYouth Programs, Volunteer, and Advocacy Programs — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountYour Rights in Medical Care — What Can and Cannot Be Done to You — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free accountRaising a Child in Texas — A Guide for Single Parents — Related resource guidance; full directory listings require a free account
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Housing Support
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Assistance with electricity, water, and gas bills.
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Free and low-cost clinics, dental, and mental health support.
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Resource categories
Browse all 14 BBTX categories, with 12 completed public guides. The Development and Under 18 public guides are still in progress. Public guides are a smaller, reviewed sample, not the full app database. Provider fees and eligibility vary. Full searchable app listings require a free account.
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How it works
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Find resources in your county — every county in Texas, not just the major cities.
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Name, phone, address, hours, website, and notes for every resource — everything we can find.
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Use built-in guides, checklists, and how-tos to make the most of every resource.
Questions about finding help
Is Breaking Boundaries TX really free?
Yes! BBTX is free to use, with no subscription, payment, or credit card required. Many listed programs offer free or low-cost assistance, but individual providers may have fees or eligibility requirements. Check with the organization before applying or visiting.
How can I find resources by county?
Use the county index to explore available public county guides. These reviewed pages are a smaller sample, not the full app directory. Find Resources also lets you choose a category and ZIP code to look for local listings in the full app.
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Public guides and Quick Reads are available without signing in. A free account is required to open full directory listings. No subscription or credit card is required.
How is listing information checked?
Public provider listings show the official website sources, the details checked and the date of that check. A website check does not confirm current operations or application availability with staff. Confirm hours, eligibility and availability directly with the provider. Use the listing’s correction link to report outdated public information.
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Breaking Boundaries TX is here to break down barriers and build stronger communities by connecting people with the resources and support they need to thrive. Access to the resource directory is free to every Texan.
For individuals & families
Navigating financial hardship, crisis, or recovery. Searching for food, shelter, utilities, child care, employment, and more — without knowing where to start.
For the professionals who serve them
Social workers, medical professionals, educators, city and state employees, case managers, and community advocates. BBTX is a trusted tool you can put directly in the hands of those you serve — or use yourself to quickly and discretely locate resources for your clients.
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Core Support
FreeThe essentials, always at your fingertips
- Food pantries, mobile pantries, and grocery assistance
- Housing, shelters, and rental assistance programs
- Free and low-cost medical, dental, and mental health care
- Veteran support — benefits, housing, and counseling
- Find Texas resources by location, county, and category
- Full details: phone, address, hours, website, notes
- Built-in how-tos, checklists, and navigation guides
Growth & Opportunity
FreeGo further. Build more. Break boundaries.
- Recipes and meal ideas to explore and adapt to your household. Ingredient costs vary.
- Entertainment — free activities, splash pads, museum days, and things to do near you
- Employment Support — job leads, resume templates, and free training programs
- Financial Literacy — budgeting, debt payoff, credit repair, and wealth-building
- Child Care, Utilities, School Districts, and more
- Skills, development, and personal growth categories
For Professionals
FreeA trusted tool for those who serve
- Full access to every category for the people you serve
- Built for social workers, counselors, case managers, educators, nonprofit staff, and ministry leaders
- Discretely locate resources for clients in seconds
- Daily morning notifications grounded in neuroscience and positive psychology
- Early access to new features and Texas-wide expansions
- Share it, use it, and put it directly in the hands of those who need it
Daily morning notifications: a quick win before your day starts
Each day, you'll receive a morning notification designed to give you a quick win before your day even begins. These aren't generic reminders. They are grounded in neuroscience, positive psychology, and behavioral research — crafted to move the needle on your physical energy, mental clarity, emotional resilience, and sense of purpose.
Small moments of intention compound. A single mindset shift in the morning changes how you show up for your first conversation. A 60-second breathing exercise lowers your cortisol before a stressful day. A moment of gratitude rewires your brain toward opportunity instead of threat. Over time, these daily nudges don't just improve your mornings — they build the habits, mindset, and momentum that successful people run on.
With unique notifications across ten areas of wellbeing — from movement and nutrition to connection and creativity — no two days ever feel the same. Every message is written with one goal: to remind you that progress is always possible, joy is always available, and your next best moment is closer than you think.
This is what momentum feels like. One morning at a time.
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- Creativity
- Sleep
- Mindfulness
- Joy
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