Texas SNAP participation drops to a 17-year low as the feds tighten eligibility

SNAP participation in Texas has fallen to its lowest level in 17 years due to stricter federal eligibility criteria. Despite the new rules, the state health agency is only managing to process 64% of applications within the mandated 30-day window, significantly below the required 95% efficiency. This drop and the processing delays are likely impacting low-income families who rely on this critical food assistance program, highlighting the need for improved administrative efficiency and support.