Texas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility
The state health agency is also processing 64% of food benefits applications in a timely manner — within 30 days — even though the required rate is 95%.
By Jess Huff and Sasha Draeger-Mazer, The Texas Tribune
Posted 10/30/26
The number of Texans receiving food stamps has hit a 17-year low as the federal government tightens eligibility and the state struggles to process applications in a timely manner.
There were 2.8 …
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