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.
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
Emily Hummel, 512-424-6951