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What are food stamps?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
What is the Food Stamp Program?
(Separate Website)
The Food Stamp Program is a federally funded program that helps low-income families buy nutritious food from local retailers.
By: Texas Department of Human Services
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Who is Eligible to receive food stamps?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
How do I apply for food stamps?
(Separate Website)
By: Texas Department of Human Services
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What do I do?
What do I do if TxHHSC says I received an overpayment or that I committed fraud?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
How do I apply for food stamps?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
Who can help me with my application?
(Separate Website)
If you need help completing a food stamp application, please contact one of the organizations below or your local DHS office.
By: Texas Department of Human Services
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Are there work requirements if I receive food stamps?
By: Texas Department of Human Services
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Application for Assistance (Form 1010)
(Separate Website)
Instructions and forms for applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, and Food Stamps.
By: Texas Health & Human Services Commission
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Family Health Services Information & Referral Line
(Separate Website)
The Family Health Services Information & Referral Line is a toll-free information and referral service for women and children in Texas.
By: Texas Department of Heath
Food Stamp Benefit Estimator
(Separate Website)
Find out if you may qualify for Food Stamps and get an estimate of your monthly benefit.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Food Stamp Eligibility Learn if you might qualify for food stamp assistance as a working family with children in Texas (in English & español).
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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HHSC office locator
(Separate Website)
Find the address and phone number of your local HHSC office and a map of how to get there.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español).
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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Services for Disabled Adults/Children and for Senior Citizens
(Separate Website)
Read about services available to people with disabilities and to senior citizens. Includes contact information.
By: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
What are my rights when applying for and receiving food stamps?
By: Partnership for Legal Access
Your Texas Benefits
(Separate Website)
This website offers you easy and secure online access to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) benefits including Medicaid, Food Stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Children's Health Insurance, and nursing home care and other services for people who are elderly or have disabilities.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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