HHSC - Texas Health and Human Services Commission

01/30/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/30/2026 14:46

Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce SNAP Replacement Benefits Extension Following Winter Storm

News Release

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Stephanie Muth

HHS Executive Commissioner

January 30, 2026

Emily Hummel, 512-424-6951

AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott announced that HHSC received federal approval to extend the time SNAP recipients can apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed from the January winter storm.

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