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This bill introduces two key changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas. First, it establishes a standard 12-month eligibility period for SNAP benefits, with some exceptions for specific groups such as individuals who expect a change in circumstances within six months, households composed entirely of seniors or disabled individuals with no earned income, and households with able-bodied adults between 18-50 with no dependents. Second, the bill requires the executive commissioner to make annual inflation adjustments to the maximum resource amounts excluded when determining SNAP eligibility, using the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The adjustment will be made each October 1st, reflecting the change in the CPI-U for the preceding 12-month period ending in June. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies to new SNAP eligibility determinations or recertifications made on or after that date. Additionally, the bill allows state agencies to delay implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are required.

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