Texas House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott urging him to declare a state of emergency and fund SNAP benefits for 3.5 million Texans who will lose food assistance in November due to the government shutdown.

As millions of Texans face food insecurity due to a SNAP benefit pause, small businesses in North Texas are stepping up to feed children in need.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas operates on a structured payment schedule, distributing benefits from the 1st to the 28th of each month. For June 2025, many families will receive their benefits during the second week, as per ...

While 25 states plus Washington, DC filed a lawsuit on Oct. 28 in an attempt to force the Trump administration to fund November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, questions remain about WIC, which also receives funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) but via different monies and processes.

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

As the deadline for recertifying SNAP benefits in Texas approaches for families with expiration dates in July 2025, understanding the renewal process is critical. Failure to complete the necessary steps on time could result in losing access to vital food ...

The ongoing shutdown means more than $600M per month won’t go to millions of Texas SNAP beneficiaries who pump that money into the state economy.

Leaders of several local food banks and pantries told The Dallas Morning News they’re expecting a surge in demand and asked the community to help by