HHSC - Texas Health and Human Services Commission

09/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/11/2026 13:25

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

News Release

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Stephanie Muth

HHS Executive Commissioner

September 11, 2026

Jennifer Ruffcorn, 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 due to Tropical Storm Edouard.

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