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500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · As published by Houston Public Media
· May 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway There are 500,000 fewer Texans participating in the program.
In Texas, the number of people receiving assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, has decreased. There are 500,000 fewer Texans participating in the program. This change in Texas is part of a larger national trend, as SNAP participation is slipping across the country.
For more information on this development, readers can refer to Houston Public Media, which has reported on the decline in SNAP participation in Texas and nationwide.
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Category: local ·
Published: May 20, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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