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Texas SNAP Eligibility Expansion — 2025

In effect — 2025
Status
~180,000 in Texas
New households eligible
Asset test removed for most
Key change
200% federal poverty level
Income limit
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The expansion removes the asset test for most SNAP households and raises the gross income limit to 200% of the federal poverty level for families with children or elderly members. An estimated 180,000 additional Texas households now qualify. Apply through Texas Health and Human Services or at any Houston Food Bank partner site.

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