500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally

May 20

The Texas Tribune | May 20, 2026

Texas SNAP enrollment is falling as stricter work rules and immigration-related fears discourage or disqualify many low-income residents from receiving food assistance. Read full article.

SNAPsnap benefit changes impact familiesfoodfood assistancefood banksfood insecurityfood insecurity rising united statesfood security

Isabelle Kopp

500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally

As states enact changes to SNAP benefits, recipients face new challenges

Food banks feel growing demand amid SNAP benefit cuts