HHSC - Texas Health and Human Services Commission

08/15/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/15/2024 15:49

Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce SNAP Hot Foods Extension, Additional Counties Eligible

News Release

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Cecile Erwin Young

HHS Executive Commissioner

August 15, 2024

Emily Hummel, 512-424-6951

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott announced HHSC received federal approval extending the time that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients impacted by Hurricane Beryl can purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals with their benefits until Sept. 15. Bowie, Cass, Fayette, Morris, Panola, Red River, and Washington counties were also added to the list of counties approved in July for hot foods.

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