Food Stamps
Legal Resources
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Kincare Primer
This primer provides information to families, headed by a relative who are not involved with CPS, about their rights and responsibilities. Content Detail
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- Texas Legal Services Center
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How do I apply for SNAP food benefits (food stamps)?
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- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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What do I do?
What do I do if TxHHSC says I received an overpayment or that I committed fraud? Read More
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- Partnership for Legal Access
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What is the SNAP (Food Stamp) Program?
The SNAP food benefits (used to be called food stamps) helps people with low incomes and resources buy the food they need for good health. SNAP benefits are given to a single person or family who meets the program?s requirements. HHSC sends a renewal application to a family getting SNAP before the end of each benefit period. Most benefit periods last for 6 months but some can be as short as 1 month or as long as 3 years. Content Detail
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- Texas Department of Human Services
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- Spanish / Español
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Who Can Help with My SNAP (food stamp) Application?
Assistance with your SNAP (food stamp) application. Read More
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- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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- Spanish / Español
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Lone Star Card -- Frequently Asked Questions
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- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. PDF
Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español). Content Detail
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- Texas RioGrande Legal Aid - Austin
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- Spanish / Español
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Services for Disabled Adults/Children and for Senior Citizens
Read about services available to people with disabilities and to senior citizens. Includes contact information. Content Detail
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- Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services
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SNAP (Food Stamp) Benefit Estimator
Find out if you may qualify for SNAP (food stamps) and get an estimate of your monthly benefit. Content Detail
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- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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Your Texas Benefits
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. Content Detail
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- Texas Health and Human Services Commission
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- Spanish / Español
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Your Texas Benefits: Getting Started
Application for food benefits (SNAP), TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, and Health Care (Medicaid and CHIP). Follow the instructions on the application. Content Detail
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- Spanish / Español
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