Bill > HB2202

This bill modifies the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, in Texas by establishing a new quality control review process and changing eligibility periods. Under the new provisions, the Texas commission will conduct monthly reviews of randomly selected SNAP households to verify their eligibility and benefit amounts, using electronic data sources for verification. The bill also introduces a standard 12-month eligibility period for most SNAP recipients, during which participants must submit a periodic report between the fourth and sixth months indicating any changes in income, household composition, or residence. However, certain groups are exempt from this 12-month period, including individuals who expect changes in circumstances within six months, seniors or disabled individuals with no earned income living in households with similar characteristics, and able-bodied adults without dependents between 18 and 54 years old. The commission is permitted to automate the processing of these periodic reports when no changes are reported. The changes will apply to initial determinations or recertifications of SNAP eligibility on or after the effective date of September 1, 2025, and the bill allows for potential delays in implementation if federal waivers are required.

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