SNAP Changes in Texas: What Texans Need to Know by November 1_copy

Starting November 1, new federal rules under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) will change who qualifies for SNAP benefits, also known as Lone Star Cards, in Texas. The biggest updates affect able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs), including stricter work requirements, age limit increases, and narrowed exemptions for parents, veterans, and those experiencing homelessness.