Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 1. ADMINISTRATION |
PART 15. TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 372. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
SUBCHAPTER C. ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS |
DIVISION 1. SNAP BENEFITS FOR DISASTER VICTIMS |
SECTION 372.601. SNAP Benefits for Disaster Victims
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To address the specific nutrition needs of disaster victims for a temporary period during and after a disaster, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission may:
(1) administer SNAP benefits to disaster victims as explained in 7 U.S.C. §2014(h); and (2) request that the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service grant waivers from applicable requirements of the SNAP regulations. Source Note: The provisions of this §372.601 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5361