500, 000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally
· KRGV (NBC 5)
The number of Texans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) has decreased by 14% over the past year, with nearly 500,000 fewer participants as of April 2026 compared to April 2025. This decline is attributed to stricter work requirements introduced under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and increased fears of deportation among immigrant families. Texas reported 3.1 million eligible SNAP individuals at the end of April, with significant drops in participation across the Gulf Coast and North and South Texas. Advocates express concern that these changes limit access to necessary food assistance for eligible families.
AI summary · Source: KRGV (NBC 5) →
