Effects of the pause will be especially widespread in Texas, which has the highest population of food insecure people in the country.

In May 2025, SNAP beneficiaries in Texas are urged to pay close attention to the renewal of their benefits. This process is critical to avoid any disruption in food assistance, which is a lifeline for many families. Missing the deadline for recertification ...

Food insecurity strikes a million or more Texans, but SNAP food benefits in Texas add a critical nutritional assistance that allows families to make grocery dollars stretch and eat healthy food. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides ...