Texas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility

Joe Timmerman/The Texas Tribune

Posted Friday, October 23, 2026 6:00 am

By Jess Huff (via Texas Tribune)

The state health agency is also processing 64% of SNAP applications in a timely manner — within 30 days — even though the required rate is 95%.

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