Social Security offices in Texas by city
Hearing offices in Texas
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas (Downtown) | Harwood Center, Suite 2300, 1999 Bryan Street, Dallas (Downtown) 75201 (866) 563-3885 | 8.3 mo | 59% |
| Dallas (North) | Building 9, Suite 500, 12790 Merit Drive, Dallas (North) 75251 (866) 331-7135 | 8.5 mo | 64% |
| Fort Worth | Federal Office Building, Room 9A27, 819 Taylor Street, Fort Worth 76102 (866) 613-2744 | 8.0 mo | 54% |
| Houston (North) | 4015 Aldine Bender Road, Houston (North) 77032 (877) 850-7829 | 7.7 mo | 56% |
| Houston (West) | 9700 Richmond Avenue, Suite 200, Houston (West) 77042 (866) 779-5456 | 8.3 mo | 53% |
| Rio Grande Valley | Suite 200, 2009 West Jefferson Avenue, Rio Grande Valley 78550 (877) 452-6985 | 8.0 mo | 55% |
| San Antonio | 10222 San Pedro Avenue, San Antonio 78216 (855) 829-8915 | 8.5 mo | 52% |
Texas Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 800-252-9627 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in Texas
The appeal path in Texas
- Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a Texas hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in Texas?
SSA lists 7 hearing offices in Texas: Dallas (Downtown), Dallas (North), Fort Worth, Houston (North), Houston (West), Rio Grande Valley, San Antonio.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in Texas?
Judges at Texas hearing offices approved 56% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in Texas?
SSA lists 65 Social Security field offices in Texas, in 54 cities.
Which Texas hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Houston (North) office had the shortest average processing time in Texas: 233 days (about 7.7 months).
Who decides disability claims in Texas?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 800-252-9627. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.