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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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Spanish / Espaņol
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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2008 Kincare Primer This primer has the purpose of providing to families headed by a relative ? but who are not involved with CPS ? information about their rights and responsibilities.
By: Texas Legal Services Center
Emergency food stamp help for Hurricane Ike victims
(Separate Website)
Explains requirements and application procedure for obtaining food stamps
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Emergency Food Stamps How do I apply for emergency food stamps?
By: Center for Public Policy Priorities
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 & espaņol).
By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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Help for Victims of Hurrican Ike
(Separate Website)
The state?s health and human services agencies have compiled resources for the public and health providers to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike.
By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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 & espaņol).
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
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