The Bexar County Utility Assistance Program will take appointments on Mondays starting at 8am by calling 210-335-3666 or by scheduling your appointment online. Appointments are limited. Families can also complete the application online on Tuesdays from 8am – 7pm.
The original form was Bigerra and is said to mean "place of the beehives." "Béjar" could be an adaption from the Spanish word abeja, which means "bee." An older spelling of the city's name is Béxar. In medieval documents, Vexar is found also. Bexar County acquired its name indirectly from this city. Colonial Governors.
Bexar County is the 4th largest County in Texas, the 16th largest nationally, and is one of the largest public service employers in the City of San Antonio area, with more than 5,000 employees.
Bexar County: 1,256 Sq. Mi.
Table Population Hispanic or Latino, percent (b)(b) 59.8% White alone, not Hispanic or Latino, percent 26.6% Population Characteristics Veterans, 2019-2023 146,36757 more rows
County Services Available To You AIM Peer Mediation Program. Alamo Regional Mobility Authority. Animal Care. Animal Control Services. Bail Bond Board. Bexar County Flood Control. BiblioTech Digital Library.
Bexar County, Texas Bexar County Time zone UTC−6 (Central) • Summer (DST) UTC−5 (CDT) Congressional districts 20th, 21st, 23rd, 28th, 35th Website .bexar20 more rows
The county seat and largest city is San Antonio. Other large population centers include Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Castle Hills, Converse, Lytle, Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, Timberwood Park, Universal City, and Windcrest.