Will emergency SNAP benefits continue in 2022 in Texas?

October 3, 2022 | Austin, Texas | Press Release

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Governor Abbott released the following statement
Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter released the following statement
Will emergency SNAP benefits be extended in Texas?
Has EBT been approved for 2022 in Texas?
Is the state of Texas giving extra SNAP benefits?

Governor Greg Abbott today today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $329.4 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of October. The allotments are expected to help about 1.6 million Texas households.

"Millions of Texans are able to lead healthier lives because of these SNAP benefits provided by HHSC," said Governor Abbott. "By extending emergency SNAP benefits for October, these families will continue having access to nutritious food so that they can grow and thrive."

"HHSC is proud to continue helping Texans who need a helping hand put food on their table," said Texas HHSC Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter.

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments. This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by October 31.

The emergency October allotments are in addition to the more than $8.2 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas. Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits.com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits.

Recipients should have access to their benefits by Dec. 31

December 6, 2022 8:56 AM

Posted: December 6, 2022 8:56 AM

AUSTIN, Texas – On Friday, Dec. 2, Governor Greg Abbott announced the extension of emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of December. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide over $341.4 million in benefits to help approximately 1.6 million Texas households.

Governor Abbott released the following statement

“Thanks to SNAP benefits provided by HHSC, Texans across the state continue to have access to nutritious food,” said Governor Abbott. “By extending SNAP benefits for the month of December, we’re ensuring that every family is able to stay healthy and take care of their loved ones during this holiday season.”

Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter released the following statement

“We’re thankful to have an opportunity to help Texans provide for their families throughout the holidays,” said Texas HHS Access and Eligibility Services Deputy Executive Commissioner Wayne Salter.

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits. The allotments are based on recipients’ family size. All SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments. Recipients should have access to this additional allotment by Dec. 31.

Since April 2022, HHSC, administrator of SNAP, has provided more than $9 billion in benefits. SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to eligible low-income families and individuals in Texas.

If you are in need of assistance, you can apply for benefits including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits.com. You can also use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage your benefits.

The Office of the Texas Governor provided the above information.

Published November 1, 2022

AUSTIN, Texas - Emergency SNAP food benefits have been extended for November 2022.

Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $334.5 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of November.

The allotments are expected to help about 1.6 million Texas households.

This additional emergency allotment should appear in recipients’ accounts by Nov. 30.

The emergency November allotments are in addition to the more than $8.7 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.

Will emergency SNAP benefits be extended in Texas?

HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to extend the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients based on family size, and all SNAP households will receive a minimum of $95 in emergency allotments.

Has EBT been approved for 2022 in Texas?

Summer P-EBT (June–August 2022) is for families with children (K–12) who are certified for free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and for families with children born on or after Aug. 1, 2015, who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits.

Is the state of Texas giving extra SNAP benefits?

The Texas citizens who are willing to apply for extra SNAP benefits can do so through YourTexasBenefits.com or by using the Your Texas Benefits mobile app. "SNAP helps people buy the food they need for good health.