Texas is seeing nice broad-based employment growth. The state is seeing growth in several sectors, showing that the state’s recovery has a good, solid base across industries, which bodes well for sustained growth in the future. And recently, it became the state with the 2nd largest economy, surpassing New York. It also has one of the lowest rates of unemployment in the country, surpassing the rates set by the nation as a whole. As always though, the news is never all rosy. Texas still has almost four million people living in poverty, one of the highest totals in the nation relative to its population. While the state is recovering faster than the rest of the nation, Texas officials know that there is still room for improvement in the state’s economic performance.

For Texas residents trying to make ends meet, Assurance Wireless is there to help. They offer a free cell phone with 250 monthly minutes to all who qualify. Not only are the phones and minutes free, but the relationship with their customers is hassle -free, no contracts and no bills.

How to Qualify for Assurance Wireless in Texas

You can qualify for Assurance Wireless service in Texas under income-based eligibility criteria or government program-based eligibility criteria as long as no one else in your household currently has a Lifeline phone.

Government Program-Based Eligibility Guidelines

If you are a participant in one or more of the following government assistance programs, you probably qualify for Assurance Wireless phone service in Texas:

  • Medicaid
  • Food Stamps
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  • Federal Public Housing Assistance/Section 8
  • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • Health Benefit Coverage under Child Health Plan (CHIP)

If you qualify for Assurance Wireless service under government program-based eligibility guidelines, you are NOW required to send in any supporting documentation at this time. If you qualify under the government program-based eligibility, you do not need to complete the income-based section.

Income-Based Eligibility Guidelines

If you do not qualify under government program eligibility, you may qualify for Assurance Wireless service in Texas if your total household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.  Find the size of your household below and compare the annual income. If your household income falls below this amount, then you probably qualify for Assurance Wireless service.

Size of Household

  

Texas

 Maximum Income

1

16,755

2

22,695

3

28,635

4

34,575

5

40,515

6

46,455

7

52,395

8

58,335

For each additional household member, please add 5,940.

 

For an Application for an Assurance Wireless phone as a Texas resident, please click the link directly below.

Click here to get an Assurance Wireless Application for Texas

Other free government cell phone providers in the state of Texas (click the link(s) below to see details about other providers in your state):

Safelink Wireless