Texans will not receive November SNAP benefits if government shutdown goes another week
The HHSC warned the benefits will not be distributed for November if the shutdown goes past Oct. 27.
Millions of Texans who rely on food assistance will not receive their SNAP benefits for November if the federal government shutdown lasts another week, according to new guidance from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
The HHSC warned the benefits will not be distributed for November if the shutdown goes past Oct. 27. 
Last week, KPRC 2 News reported about a letter the USDA sent states directing the withholding of benefits for the upcoming month.
The HHSC and Gov. Greg Abbott’s office would not answer if the state has any plans in place to gap the funding if necessary.
Abbott’s office referred KPRC 2 News to the HHSC, which provided the following statement:
“The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is monitoring how the federal government shut down may impact benefits,” a spokesperson for the state agency wrote.
