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In Texas, health advocates often find themselves playing defense to encourage leaders to preserve the state’s relatively frugal public service offerings while also pushing for more. That’s why a $300 ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas is a vital resource for low-income households, providing ...

At least 61,000 people who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits had their private information accessed inappropriately, the Texas Health and Human Service Commission said Friday.

The announcement on the Your Texas Benefits app reads: “SNAP benefits for November will not be issued if the federal government shutdown continues past October 27.” I logged in to see a mere $16 left ...

THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – In Texas, health advocates often find themselves playing defense to encourage leaders to preserve the state’s relatively frugal public service offerings while also pushing for more ...

In Texas, health advocates often find themselves playing defense to encourage leaders to preserve the state’s relatively frugal public service offerings while also pushing for more. That’s why a $300 ...

In Texas, health advocates often find themselves playing defense to encourage leaders to preserve the state's relatively frugal public service offerings while also pushing for more. That's why a $300 ...