Texas and Social Security Disability Benefits
- Why is State-by-State Information Important?
- Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits in Texas – What You Need To Know
- Texas SSDI Hearing Wait Times & Approval By Office
- Hearing Offices in Texas & The SSA Offices They Serve
- List of Social Security Administration Field Offices in Texas
- More Important Information about The Application Process
ALL STATE DATA UPDATED FOR 2024!
Everyone’s experience applying for Social Security Disability benefits will be unique. Part of this is because everyone’s individual medical and work history is different. But, potential applicants should also know that each state – like Texas – has its own story to tell in terms of social security disability benefit approval rates at each stage of the process, as well as waiting times at the hearing stage.
Why is State-by-State Information Important?
Specialized disability advocates (like us here at Citizens Disability) and Texas social security disability attorneys know all too well how important it is to understand that every state is different. It’s very helpful to know what the trends are, how long the wait times are from office to office, and what the different rates of approvals are.
Citizens Disability takes a data-driven approach to helping our clients. We want to make sure that we’re giving our clients the best possible advice at every step in the application process. We also work very hard to present the best possible case for each of our clients. Bringing together data from a wide variety of sources – including data like this, which comes from the Social Security Administration – allows us to make smart decisions when we present cases for our clients.
Finally, this information can be very helpful to applicants. Applying for social security benefits is likely a new experience for most applicants, and having an idea of what they can expect from the process can help them be engaged and involved participants with their advocates.
While your own journey may be different than the trends you see here, these tables and charts can help you understand what, on average, you can expect.
You will also find location and contact information for all the offices in Texas below.
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits in Texas – What You Need To Know
There are generally three stages in the application process for Social Security Disability benefits: initial application, reconsideration, and the hearing. In this table, you can see how Texas compares to the national average (all states in America) when it comes to approval rates at each of those stages.
| Initial Application (L1) | Reconsideration (L2) | Hearing (L3) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 43.1% | 14.5% | 52.9% |
| National Average | 39.5% | 15.1% | 57.7% |
| State Difference: | 3.6% | -0.6% | -4.8% |
As the table shows, Texas is just slightly ahead national average at the Initial application. However, their approval ratings at the Reconsideration and Hearing level are significantly lower by 0.6% and 4.8% respectively.
Texas Initial Application Approval Over Time
| Initial Application Approval Rate | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 43.1% | 36.2% | 34.7% | 35.0% | 36.3% | 35.4% | 33.3% | 35.2% | 34.2% | 34.7% |
| National Average | 39.5% | 38.9% | 38.8% | 37.7% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 35.3% | 34.4% | 33.5% | 32.8% |
As the table and the below chart show, Texas is slightly ahead the national average at the Initial Applications level. In 2024, Texas ranked 13th in the nation in terms of percentage approval of Initial Applications. While approval rates have improved in Texas over the last few years, they still are around the national average. Chances to win are still only 4 out of 10 – less than half. If you are thinking of applying for SSDI, don’t worry – there are multiple stages to the application process.
Texas Reconsideration Approval Over Time
| Reconsideration Approval Rate | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14.5% | 15.3% | 15.4% | 12.6% | 13.8% | 14.6% | 12.9% | 14.8% | 13.8% | 13.0% |
| National Average | 15.1% | 15.5% | 15.0% | 13.2% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% | 11.7% |
As the table and the below chart indicate, Texas has stayed on par with the national average when it comes to Approvals at the Reconsideration level, but has recently fallen below the national average. In 2024, Texas ranked 32nd in the nation for highest percentage of approvals at Reconsideration. However, as you can see, in general, the chances of winning approval at Reconsideration are not particularly high. That is why many applicants must continue in the next level, the Hearing.
Texas Hearings Approval Over Time
| Hearing Approval Rate | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 52.9% | 52.2% | 48.9% | 48.4% | 42.6% | 47.7% | 48.7% | 51.9% | 48.0% | 46.5% |
| National Average | 57.7% | 56.8% | 54.2% | 54.7% | 51.1% | 52.9% | 53.9% | 56.8% | 54.7% | 53.4% |
As the table and the below chart indicate, Texas has been lower than the national average when it comes to approvals at the Hearing level. In 2024, Texas ranked 36th in the nation for highest percentage of approvals at Hearings.
However, as you’ll see below, all individual hearing offices in Texas are not the same – each office has its own approval rates, and almost as importantly, waiting times. Which hearing office your case is assigned to in Texas may have a significant bearing on your chances for approval.
Also worthy of note is the fact that past performance is only one indicator of likely outcomes; as new data comes in, you might see that a state’s performance compared to the national average has either improved or weakened.
Texas SSDI Hearing Wait Times & Approval By Office
Texas is part of the Social Security Administration’s “Region 6,” which is headquartered in Dallas. There are 6 hearing offices in Texas. You can see waiting times for hearings & case dispositions for each office below, with comparisons to Texas and National Averages.
The “Hearing Wait Time (Months)” is, on average, how long it takes in between when an applicant asks for a Hearing and when that hearing occurs.
The “Average Disposition Time (Days)” is, on average, the number of days in between when an applicant asks for a Hearing, and when the Administrative Law Judge who hears their case actually makes a decision on that case.
The “Average Approval Rate” is percentage at which cases are decided in favor of the applicant.
| Hearing Wait Time (Months) | Average Disposition Time (Days) | Average Approval Rate (2024) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Average | 9.3 | 366 | 57.7% |
| Texas Average | 7.8 | 320 | 52.9% |
| DALLAS DOWNTOWN | 8.0 | 360 | 58.0% |
| DALLAS NORTH | 7.9 | 346 | 60.3% |
| FORT WORTH | 8.1 | 338 | 51.0% |
| HOUSTON NORTH | 7.4 | 297 | 49.8% |
| RIO GRANDE VALLEY TX | 7.3 | 252 | 53.9% |
| SAN ANTONIO | 8.3 | 347 | 49.4% |
As the table here and the chart below indicate, in 2024, Texas was slightly below the national average for hearing wait times with three states having longer wait times. Forth Worth and Houston North have slightly shorter wait times than the national average.
These waiting times and approval rates only highlight how important it can be to have a qualified representative – such as an Advocate from Citizens Disability – working on your case. The Government Accountability Office has done research that shows that an applicant who has a representative has an up to three times greater chance of being approved than a person who goes it alone.
Hearing Offices in Texas & The SSA Offices They Serve
These are the “Office of Hearing Operations” offices in Texas. These offices are where hearings are scheduled and generally conducted. Each OHO office supports a number of regional Social Security Administration field offices. You are likely (but not guaranteed) to have your hearing scheduled with a Judge who works in the OHO office that supports the SSA field office nearest to you.
Hearing Office Region 6 Dallas SSA, OHO
Suite 460 1301 Young Street Dallas, Texas 75202-5433
(214) 767-9401 • (214) 767-9407
RO Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas
CPC 6 R6 Dallas (Downtown) SSA, OHO
Harwood Center, Suite 2300 1999 Bryan Street Dallas, Texas 75201
(866) 563-3885 • (214) 880-4930 • (877) 904-5484
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TEXAS: Austin, Corsicana, Dallas (Fair Park), Dallas (Oak Cliff), Georgetown, San Marcos, South Austin, Temple, Waco
Hearing Office 6 Region 6 Dallas (North) SSA, OHO
Building 9, Suite 500 12790 Merit Drive Dallas, Texas 75251
(866) 331-7135 • (972) 341-5153 • (877) 904-5524
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
OKLAHOMA: Durant
TEXAS: Dallas (North), Denton, Greenville, Longview, McKinney, Mid-Cities, Palestine, Paris, Pleasant Grove, Mount Pleasant, Sherman, Tyler, Waxahachie
Hearing Office Region 6 CPC Dallas SSA, OHO
Central Processing Center Suite A823 1301 Young Street Dallas, Texas 75202-5433
(214) 767-3344 • (214) 767-1211
Hearing Office Region 6 Rio Grande Valley SSA, OHO
Suite 200 2009 West Jefferson Avenue Harlingen, Texas 78550
(877) 452-6985 • (956) 364-0815 • (877) 435-0329
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TEXAS: Brownsville, Harlingen, McAllen, Mission
Hearing Office Region 6 San Antonio SSA, OHO
10222 San Pedro Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78216
(855) 829-8915 • (210) 733-8054 • (877) 864-5402
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TEXAS: Alice, Corpus Christi, Eagle Pass, El Paso, El Paso (Downtown), Kerrville, Laredo, SAN (Central), SAN (Downtown), SAN (Northwest), SAN (South), Seguin
Hearing Office Region 6 Fort Worth SSA, OHO
Federal Office Building, Room 9A27 819 Taylor Street Fort Worth, Texas 76102
(866) 613-2744 • (817) 978-4961 • (877) 904-5540
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TEXAS: Abilene, Big Spring, Brownwood, Cleburne, Fort Worth, Fort Worth (South), Lubbock, Odessa, Plainview, San Angelo
Hearing Office Region 6 Houston (Bissonnet) SSA, OHO
9945 Bissonnet Street Houston, Texas 77036-8203
(866) 779-5456 • (713) 349-7380 • (877) 847-1603
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TEXAS: Angleton, Galveston, Houston (Northwest), Houston (Southwest), Pasadena, Victoria
Hearing Office Region 6 Houston (North) SSA, OHO
4015 Aldine Bender Road Houston, Texas 77032
(877) 850-7829 • (713) 209-3262 • (877) 486-2938
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
TEXAS: Beaumont, Brenham, Bryan, Conroe, Houston (Downtown), Houston (Northeast), Houston (Southeast), Lufkin, Port Arthur
List of Social Security Administration Field Offices in Texas
| Office Name | Location | Address | City | State | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXARKANA TX | 5735 SUMMERHILL RD. | TEXARKANA | TX | 75503 | (866) 931-7675 | |
| AUSTIN TX | 1029 CAMINO LA COSTA | AUSTIN | TX | 78752 | (866) 627-6991 | |
| DALLAS NORTH TX | 10824 N.CENTRAL EXPWY | DALLAS | TX | 75231 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| SAN ANTONIO CENTRAL | 402 ISOM RD | SAN ANTONIO | TX | 78216 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| HOUSTON SOUTHWEST TX | 10703 STANCLIFF RD | HOUSTON | TX | 77099 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| EL PASO TX | 11111 GATEWAY W BLVD | EL PASO | TX | 79935 | (866) 563-9310 | |
| BEAUMONT TX | SUITE A | 8455 DISHMAN RD | BEAUMONT | TX | 77713 | (866) 613-2864 |
| TYLER TX | 5509 DONNYBROOK AVE | TYLER | TX | 75703 | (877) 319-5707 | |
| AMARILLO TX | 4750 CANYON DR | AMARILLO | TX | 79109 | (877) 803-6318 | |
| FORTWORTH TX | RM 1-A-07 FEDERAL BLDG | 819 TAYLOR ST | FORT WORTH | TX | 76102 | (800) 772-1213 |
| SAN ANGELO TX | 2851 SOUTHWEST BLVD | SAN ANGELO | TX | 76904 | (877) 840-5742 | |
| WICHITA FALLS TX | 4314 WENDOVER ST | WICHITA FALLS | TX | 76309 | (866) 815-9605 | |
| BROWNSVILLE TX | 3115 CENTRAL BLVD | BROWNSVILLE | TX | 78520 | (866) 964-6486 | |
| CORPUS CHRISTI TX | 3801 S PORT AVE | CORPUS CHRISTI | TX | 78415 | (866) 613-2859 | |
| WACO TX | STE A | 1700 LAKE AIR DR | WACO | TX | 76710 | (866) 964-6304 |
| LUBBOCK TX | 5825 16TH STREET | LUBBOCK | TX | 79416 | (866) 467-0460 | |
| LEAGUE CITY | 2835 GULF FRWY SOUTH | LEAGUE CITY | TX | 77573 | (866) 299-3254 | |
| ABILENE TX | 1202 E SOUTH 11TH ST | ABILENE | TX | 79602 | (877) 607-9525 | |
| PORT ARTHUR TX | 8208 9TH AVE | PORT ARTHUR | TX | 77642 | (866) 964-1720 | |
| PARIS TX | 2805 PINE MILL ROAD | PARIS | TX | 75460 | (888) 619-4772 | |
| BIG SPRING TX | 2006 EAST FM 700 | BIG SPRING | TX | 79720 | (888) 748-2018 | |
| LUFKIN TX | 702 EAST DENMAN | LUFKIN | TX | 75901 | (877) 407-3442 | |
| ODESSA TX | 2015 E 37TH ST | ODESSA | TX | 79762 | (866) 404-1866 | |
| LONGVIEW TX | 611 CLINIC DR | LONGVIEW | TX | 75605 | (888) 617-0455 | |
| BRYAN TX | 2120 W BRIARGATE DR | BRYAN | TX | 77802 | (866) 568-9428 | |
| SHERMAN TX | 600 EAST PEYTON | SHERMAN | TX | 75090 | (877) 405-3521 | |
| TEMPLE TX | 511 NORTH MAIN | TEMPLE | TX | 76501 | (866) 593-1341 | |
| VICTORIA TX | 8208 NE ZAC LENTZ PKWY | VICTORIA | TX | 77904 | (877) 229-3536 | |
| LAREDO TX | 215 CALLE DEL NORTE | LAREDO | TX | 78041 | (866) 704-4857 | |
| MCALLEN TX | 3004 N MCCOLL RD | MCALLEN | TX | 78501 | (855) 886-9628 | |
| BROWNWOOD TX | SPACE 28 HEARTLAND MAL | 300 EARLY BLVD | EARLY | TX | 76802 | (877) 405-3630 |
| CORSICANA TX | 221 S 45TH ST | CORSICANA | TX | 75110 | (888) 456-9551 | |
| EAGLE PASS TX | 406 SOUTH TEXAS DRIVE | EAGLE PASS | TX | 78852 | (888) 862-4864 | |
| GREENVILLE TX | 2717 TERRELL ROAD | GREENVILLE | TX | 75402 | (888) 306-3534 | |
| PALESTINE TX | 215 MEDICAL DRIVE | PALESTINE | TX | 75801 | (866) 495-0089 | |
| PAMPA TX | 2333 N HOBART ST | PAMPA | TX | 79065 | (877) 897-0603 | |
| PASADENA TX | 3300 WATTERS ROAD | PASADENA | TX | 77504 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| DALLAS FAIR PARK TX | 2530 S MALCOLM X BLVD | DALLAS | TX | 75215 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| SAN ANTONIO NW TX | 411 RICHLAND HILLS DR | SAN ANTONIO | TX | 78245 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| DALLAS OAK CLIFF TX | 2475 CLIFF CREEK | CROSSING | DALLAS | TX | 75237 | (800) 772-1213 |
| HOUSTON NORTHWEST TX | 16200 DILLARD DR | HOUSTON | TX | 77040 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| HOUSTON NORTHEAST TX | 5414 ALDINE MAIL RD | HOUSTON | TX | 77039 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| HOUSTON SOUTHEAST TX | 8989 LAKES AT 610 DR | HOUSTON | TX | 77054 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| MID CITIES TX | 2010 N STATE HWY 360 | GRAND PRAIRIE | TX | 75050 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| ALICE TX | 1000 MEDICAL CTR BLVD | ALICE | TX | 78332 | (888) 388-8744 | |
| HARLINGEN TX | 2005 W JEFFERSON AVE | HARLINGEN | TX | 78550 | (866) 931-7075 | |
| SAN ANTONIO SOUTH TX | 3438 E SOUTHCROSS BLVD | SAN ANTONIO | TX | 78223 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| SAN ANTONIO DOWNTOWN | RM 701 7TH FLOOR | 727 E CESAR CHAVEZ | SAN ANTONIO | TX | 78206 | (800) 772-1213 |
| AUSTIN SOUTH TX | BLDG B | 5508 HWY 290 WEST | AUSTIN | TX | 78735 | (800) 772-1213 |
| MISSION TX | 1013 BUSINESS PARK DR | MISSION | TX | 78572 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| ANGLETON TX | 2921 N VALDERAS ST | ANGLETON | TX | 77515 | (866) 338-2940 | |
| DENTON TX | 2201 COLORADO BLVD | DENTON | TX | 76205 | (888) 717-1530 | |
| CONROE TX | 600 SGT ED HOLCOMB BLV | CONROE | TX | 77304 | (866) 614-0032 | |
| KERRVILLE TX | 1060 GUADALUPE ST | KERRVILLE | TX | 78028 | (877) 895-0043 | |
| MCKINNEY TX | 3250 CRAIG DR | MCKINNEY | TX | 75070 | (866) 931-2731 | |
| CLEBURNE TX | 1711 W. HENDERSON | CLEBURNE | TX | 76033 | (866) 227-1616 | |
| BRENHAM TX | 2901 VICTORY LN | BRENHAM | TX | 77833 | (855) 287-4792 | |
| MARSHALL TX | 1509 SEDBERRY ST | MARSHALL | TX | 75670 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| SEGUIN TX | 927 S ST HWY 123 BYP | SEGUIN | TX | 78155 | (877) 445-0831 | |
| WAXAHACHIE TX | 100 DEAN BOX DRIVE | WAXAHACHIE | TX | 75165 | (866) 563-1912 | |
| HOUSTON DOWNTOWN TX | AREA SUPPORT UNIT | 8989 LAKES AT 610 DR | HOUSTON | TX | 77054 | (800) 772-1213 |
| EL PASO DOWNTOWN TX | 600 TEXAS AVE | EL PASO | TX | 79901 | (866) 964-6229 | |
| FORT WORTH SOUTH TX | 2901 ALTAMESA BLVD | FORT WORTH | TX | 76133 | (800) 772-1213 | |
| SAN MARCOS TX | SUITE 200 | 900 BUGG LANE | SAN MARCOS | TX | 78666 | (866) 388-8515 |
| GEORGETOWN TX | 3010 WILLIAMS DR | SUITE 150 | GEORGETOWN | TX | 78628 | (877) 531-4699 |
| DALLAS PLEASANT GROVE | 2300 DUNSON DR | BALCH SPRINGS | TX | 75180 | (800) 772-1213 |
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All data on this page is current as of July, 2024.
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