SSA Office of Hearings Operations · Office Code Y34
Houston, TX (West) Hearing Office
Where Is the Houston, TX (West) Hearing Office, and Who Does It Serve?
The Houston, TX (West) Hearing Office is part of SSA's Office of Hearings Operations, at 9700 Richmond Avenue, Suite 200, Houston, TX 77042, phone (866) 779-5456. It hears appeals for people served by 6 Social Security field offices. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m..
- Field offices served
- 6
- Phone
- (866) 779-5456
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Address and Contact
9700 Richmond Avenue, Suite 200
Houston, TX 77042
Call (866) 779-5456 for the Houston, TX (West) Hearing OfficeDirections
Fax: (833) 648-0167
From SSA's Hearing Office Locator, checked October 6, 2026. Hearings may also be held by phone or video, or at other sites.
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Social Security Offices It Serves
- Angleton Social Security Office
- Galveston, TX
- Houston Northwest Social Security Office
- Houston Southwest Social Security Office
- Pasadena Social Security Office
- Victoria Social Security Office
As listed in SSA's Hearing Office Locator. Offices SSA has renamed or closed are shown by name without a link.
How a Case Reaches This Office
Disability and other benefit appeals start with a reconsideration. If that's denied, you can ask for a hearing before an administrative law judge, and the case goes to the hearing office that serves your field office. Hearing Offices and Appeals explains each step.
Other Hearing Offices Nearby
- Houston, TX (North) Hearing Officeabout 11 miles
- San Antonio, TX Hearing Officeabout 182 miles
- Alexandria, LA Hearing Officeabout 213 miles
- Shreveport, LA Hearing Officeabout 219 miles
Houston, TX (West) Hearing Office: Questions and Answers
Which Social Security Offices Does the Houston, TX (West) Hearing Office Serve?
SSA lists Angleton, Galveston, Houston (Northwest), Houston (Southwest), Pasadena and Victoria.
How Do You Request a Hearing?
SSA gives you 60 days after you receive the decision you're appealing to ask for a hearing. You can request it online, by mail with SSA's forms, or by calling or writing to your local Social Security office. SSA then sends the request to a hearing office.
What Is the Phone Number for the Houston, TX (West) Hearing Office?
SSA lists (866) 779-5456, and (833) 648-0167 as the fax number. For general questions, SSA's national number is 1-800-772-1213.
What Is the Nearest Other Hearing Office?
The Houston, TX (North) Hearing Office, about 11 miles away.