Recipients of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in Texas will receive an amount of up to $1,691.
Increase of SNAP benefits in Texas. (Photo: WAFB)
SNAP Benefits in Texas
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits is a program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture and implemented at the state level. The amount that each household and recipient will receive varies depending on the state where you live.
In a published article in MARCA, a household of eight in Texas will receive an amount of up to $1,691 while $281 for single households. Moreover, an amount of $281 for an additional member of a household of more than eight members in the state.
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Are You Qualified?
According to a published article in Diario AS, the following are the qualifications for SNAP benefits in the state of Texas:
- A single-person household cannot earn more than $1869 ($467.25 per week).
- A five-person household cannot earn more than $4465 per month ($1116.25 per week).
- If a person is aged between 16 and 59, that person must be either: employed, looking for a job, work in an approved work program.
- A recipient cannot quit their job without a good reason for doing so.
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