Bill > SB770

This bill establishes a food delivery fee reimbursement program for certain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Texas, specifically targeting seniors (65 years or older) and individuals with disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission will develop a program that allows these eligible recipients to receive financial assistance to cover food delivery service fees, with the caveat that SNAP benefits cannot be used for these reimbursements. The program will require recipients to apply for reimbursement through a method determined by the commission (online, mail, or in-person), and the executive commissioner will create rules establishing how much and how often recipients can be reimbursed. The rules will likely include limits on the total reimbursement amount and number of purchases, and will ensure that only delivery fees for eligible food items can be reimbursed. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, and allows for potential delays in implementation if federal waivers or authorizations are required.

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