Governor Announces SNAP Renewals

From the Office of Governor Greg Abbott

Governor Abbott has announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has received federal authority to extend certifications by six months for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients whose benefits are up for renewal in July and August. The commission received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to also waive interview requirements for new and current households. SNAP provides food assistance to approximately 1.4 million eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas.