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SNAP Benefits in Crisis Across Texas | Laredo News
Over 650,000 Texans have lost SNAP benefits this year due to new federal rules shifting 75% of administrative costs to states—starting October 1. Many food aid groups are urging Congress to delay the deadline, as states scramble to handle the surge in paperwork and expenses. Stories from recipients reveal delays—even after submitting documents—with one retiree waiting over a month for her payment. Meanwhile, food banks across South Texas report a dramatic uptick in demand, estimating 157,000 people will rely on their services this month alone. With even harsher penalties looming for…
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