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Texas Health and Human Services Commission

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TTexas
Texas Health and Human Services encourages Medicaid users to keep their Texas Benefits account online up to date and to monitor their Texas Benefits status frequently.
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Texas advocates warn proposed cuts to health, assistance programs could hurt vulnerable communities – Houston Public Media

  • September 25, 2026
Despite HHSC’s efforts to limit the effects on client services, advocates worry the proposed cuts would affect programs…
HHouston
Texas extends SNAP replacement deadline for food lost during Tropical Storm Edouard
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Texas extends SNAP replacement deadline for food lost during Tropical Storm Edouard

  • September 12, 2026
Texas SNAP recipients affected by Tropical Storm Edouard have additional time to request replacement benefits for food that…
FFort Worth
Fort Worth council member owes Texas up to $1M, mismanaged food program: lawsuit
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Fort Worth council member owes Texas up to $1M, mismanaged food program: lawsuit

  • September 1, 2026
A ministry overseen by pastor and Fort Worth City Council member Chris Nettles is being sued by the…
SSan Antonio
Texas loses bid to pause 21-day competency restoration order
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Texas loses bid to pause 21-day competency restoration order

  • August 23, 2026
People in the Bexar County Jail who have been found mentally incompetent to stand trial can wait months…
SSan Antonio
Judge rules to temporarily block Texas’ smokeable hemp ban
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Judge rules to temporarily block Texas’ smokeable hemp ban

  • April 12, 2026
Happy Clouds smoke shop on Guadalupe Street in Austin displays hemp flower bud on March 30, 2026, the…
TTexas
A sign outside a Walmart that reads "SNAP benefit update: Starting April 1, there will be changes to SNAP eligible items in Texas. Some products may no longer qualify for purchase using SNAP benefits (e.g. Candy and Sugary snacks/drinks)." The text is over the Walmart logo, which includes six yellow shapes that look like flower petals arranged in a circle. The sign also includes a QR code and the words "Thank you for your understanding!" at the bottom in yellow text.
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Texas community orgs, retailers prepare as state implements new SNAP restrictions – Houston Public Media

  • March 31, 2026
A sign outside a Walmart that reads “SNAP benefit update: Starting April 1, there will be changes to…
AAustin
Beginning April 1, the roughly 3.5 million Texans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will no longer be able to use their benefits to purchase sweetened beverages or candy. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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Texas to prohibit purchases of candy, sugary drinks with SNAP benefits

  • March 24, 2026
Beginning April 1, Texans can no longer use food stamps to purchase sweetened beverages and candy. Texas will…
TTexas
An overhead view shows young children interacting as they sit on a rug that looks like a world map.
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Texas Legislature missed most kids behavioral health recommendations, report finds – Houston Public Media

  • February 17, 2026
The Statewide Behavioral Health Coordinating Council released the Children’s Behavioral Health Strategic Plan in December 2024. Texans Care…
TTexas
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Higher Medicaid reimbursement rates could stabilize ambulance services, Texas providers say – Houston Public Media

  • February 11, 2026
Texas’ proposed rates could raise reimbursement for certain ambulance services by up to 50%. The proposed increase comes…
TTexas
Central Texas couple files complaint against Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest after loss of baby born prematurely
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Central Texas couple files complaint against Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest after loss of baby born prematurely

  • November 18, 2025
WACO, Texas (KWTX) – A Central Texas couple is looking for answers after their daughter was born four…
AAustin
New Braunfels Food Bank volunteers load pre-made bags of produce for community members in need.
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Texans again receiving full SNAP benefits, state health department says

  • November 18, 2025
Texans began receiving full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits Nov. 14, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission…
SSan Antonio
SNAP benefits to restart at reduced rate, but it will be days before San Antonio residents see them
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SNAP benefits to restart at reduced rate, but it will be days before San Antonio residents see them

  • November 3, 2025
Volunteers unload pallets at a San Antonio Food Bank distribution. Credit: Twitter / @safoodbank The Trump administration on…
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