HOUSTON — The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in 18 counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday.
Those 18 counties include Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Galveston, Grimes, Harris, Liberty, Madison, Matagorda, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Tyler, Walker, Waller and Wharton.
“As affected communities continue to experience flooding and power outages, they will now have their SNAP benefits automatically replaced for food that was lost or destroyed during Hurricane Beryl,” Abbott said.
Texas HHSC Deputy Executive Commissioner of Access and Eligibility Services Molly Regan said replacement benefits for those in affected areas will "help Texas families resume their normal lives."
Current SNAP recipients in the eligible 18 counties don’t need to take any action to receive their replacement benefits. Recipients will automatically receive a percentage of their July benefit allotment on their Lone Star Card by July 16, 2024.
Recipients may request additional benefits, up to their full monthly allotment, by dialing 211 and selecting Option 8. They can also download Form H1855. Completed forms must be mailed to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, P.O. Box 149027, Austin, TX, 78714-9027, or faxed to 877-447-2839. Recipients can also apply in person at a local benefits office.
SNAP recipients in other counties impacted by Hurricane Beryl can also request SNAP replacement benefits. For more information, visit the HHSC Receiving Disaster Assistance page.
Any Texan in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at YourTexasBenefits.com or can use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits. To find local resources, such as food or shelter, dial 211 and select Option 1.
