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Texas SNAP Enrollment Hits 17-Year Low Amid Processing Backlogs

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What happened

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The number of Texans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reached 2.8 million in September, marking a 17-year low since August 2009, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Compared to September 2025, Texas SNAP enrollment declined 20.8%. The state also reported that only 64% of SNAP applications were processed in a timely manner in September, falling far short of the federal requirement of 95%.

From click2houston.com

Why it matters

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The state's failure to meet federal processing targets puts its funding at risk, as the federal government requires states to maintain high timeliness rates. Experts suggest the decline in enrollment may be related to federal requirements passed by Congress that mandate more work for eligibility.

From click2houston.com

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  • CongressSpeculative

    Congress might see a risk to federal funding if the state fails to meet processing mandates.

  • CMSSpeculative

    CMS might impose funding oversight or risk the loss of federal funding from the state.

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