Trump said gov't will partially fund SNAP

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SNAP funding update: Trump administration to send out partial payments to SNAP recipients
The Trump administration said in a court filing that it would use a reserve to cover "50% of eligible households’ current allotments."

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Trump administration will partially fund SNAP in November, but it’s unclear when Texans will receive benefits
The Latest: Trump Administration Says SNAP Will Be Partially Funded in November

USDA warns Texas stores

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This rule stops Texas retailers from giving SNAP recipients food discounts, USDA warns
After SNAP benefits were halted Saturday, the USDA reminded retailers they must comply with the Equal Treatment Rule, which bars special food discounts for SNAP/EBT customers.

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Texas SNAP recipients barred from retail food discounts, USDA warns
USDA reminds Texas stores: Treat SNAP customers the same as all other shoppers

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North Texas food banks see surging demand amid federal government shutdown, SNAP funding cuts
Late Tuesday afternoon, Dallas County and Dallas City officials decided to make a big donation to help North Texans struggling to put food on the table.

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Food banks, pantries see surge in demand after SNAP benefits halted
Murphy deploys NJ National Guard to aid food banks amid SNAP benefit disruption

Trump SNAP cuts hit vulnerable Texas foster kids: ‘We can't rely on the government'

Under a new rule tucked into Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, young adults aging out of foster care must work, volunteer or attend ...
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Texas SNAP benefit pause: Here’s how to receive and give help

Effects of the pause will be especially widespread in Texas, which has the highest population of food insecure people in the ...

How to give, get food help in Amarillo as shutdown disrupts SNAP aid

Several restaurants are offering discounted or free meals, and assistance is available through food banks and these community ...

Acting Texas Comptroller outlines ongoing projects

Hancock highlighted a new regional economic dashboard, dubbed “TexStats”, now available to view on the comptroller’s website.

Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming SNAP crisis

Democrats argue Gov. Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up ...

Texas Longhorns PFF Grades, Snap Counts From Win Over Vanderbilt

The Texas Longhorns are officially heating up. The Longhorns held on to a narrow lead to beat the Vanderbilt Commodores and ...

With SNAP benefits cut off, Central Texas groups work to fill gap with free meal giveaway

The first of the month is when food assistance is loaded on the SNAP cards, but that did not happen on Saturday. The program ...