USDA warns Texas stores

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USDA reminds Texas stores: Treat SNAP customers the same as all other shoppers
HOUSTON — The USDA is reminding Texas retailers that all customers — including those using SNAP benefits — must be treated equally at the register. The warning comes as the Trump administration announced plans to partially restore SNAP benefits for more than 350,000 people in the Houston area who depend on them.

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USDA warns Texas stores: No special discounts for SNAP users
SNAP update: USDA tells grocery stores not to give discounts to customers

Trump admin ordered to fund SNAP benefits

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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
Billions in SNAP benefits announced, but timing remains unclear for North Texans

SNAP, Texas and Food Bank

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SNAP benefits will run out soon, impacting millions of Texas residents as shutdown drags on
If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27, funding for SNAP food assistance will run out in Texas, potentially leaving 3.5 million residents without benefits.

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SNAP benefits run out Saturday. The Central Texas Food Bank is already feeling the strain.
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Texarkana food banks step up to help families impacted by SNAP benefit disruptions

Dallas County Judge raises over $2 million to tide over SNAP lapse

The money will go to the North Texas Food Bank and food boxes for furloughed federal workers and for Dallas County residents ...
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SNAP benefits to restart at reduced rate, but it will be days before San Antonio residents see them

The Trump administration on Monday said it will restart SNAP food benefits. However, the payment amount will be cut ...

Texas Democrats call on Gov. Greg Abbott to intervene before SNAP benefits lapse

The calls to the Republican governor came as the food stamp program was set to run out of funding amid the government ...
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Potential SNAP benefit delay could heighten growing hunger crisis in Texas

The potential SNAP benefit delay could increase growing hunger crisis in Texas, a state which has the highest population of ...
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Free and reduced student meals won't be impacted by SNAP cuts, Texas ag department says

As the nation prepares for SNAP benefits to halt on Saturday, leaders turned their attention to public schools. For millions ...

Ex-Yankees slugger rails against ‘shameful and wrong’ SNAP benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, is the country’s largest anti-hunger program.

SNAP Benefits Could be Revoked Tomorrow, Millions Await Judges’ Rulings—Live Updates

More than 40 million Americans are waiting for a ruling in an eleventh-hour lawsuit before SNAP funding freezes on Saturday.

SNAP benefits set to pause Nov. 1. Here's where to find food assistance in Houston.

Here's where those affected by the federal government shutdown who need food and other resources can visit in Houston for ...