It's reminding Texans that if you lost important documents like birth certificates, Social Security cards and tax records, you can get another copy.
Below is a list of websites that can help you get new copies.
Texas birth certificate: call the Texas Department of State Health Services -- Vital Statistics unit at 888-963-7111, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT, or visit www.dshs.state.tx.us for more information.
Social Security card: call the U.S. Social Security office at 800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CDT. For TTY call 800-325-0778, or visit http://www.ssa.gov/ssnumber for more information.
Drivers' license and/or state-issued identification card: visit your nearest Texas Driver License Office, or call Driver License Customer Service at 512-424-2600 for English speakers, or 512-424-2600 for Spanish speakers, Monday through Friday, except national holidays, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. CDT, or visit www.txdps.state.tx.us.
Federal tax records: call toll-free 800-829-1040, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. CDT, or visit http://www.irs.gov/.
Local tax records: call the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, at 800-252-5555, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. CDT, or visit www.window.state.tx.us/disaster.
