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AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 18 counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl.
“As affected communities continue to experience flooding and power outages, they will now have their SNAP benefits automatically replaced for food that was lost or destroyed during Hurricane Beryl,” said Governor Abbott. “Eligible Texans in 18 counties will automatically receive their replacement benefits on their Lone Star Card—providing muchneeded fresh, quality food for Texas families. I thank the Texas Health and Human Services Commission for working with our federal partners to ensure Texans impacted by Hurricane Beryl can continue to put food on the table.”
“From property damage to power outages, many Texans continue to face serious challenges resulting from the hurricane,” said Texas HHSC Deputy Executive Commissioner of Access and Eligibility Services Molly Regan. “Replacement benefits for those in the affected areas will help Texas families resume their normal lives.”
