DALLAS, Texas (KPEL News) — A proposal making its way through Washington could have big consequences for working families and grocery stores across Texas. Lawmakers are debating major cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—better known as food stamps—and Texas families may be among the hardest hit.
According to reporting from CNBC, House Republicans are calling for a massive $230 billion cut to the USDA over the next decade. The Senate’s proposal is more modest at $1 billion, but either version would represent the largest SNAP reduction in U.S. history.
And with Texas accounting for one of the highest SNAP populations in the country, it’s no small issue here at home.
Millions of Texans Could Feel the Impact
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reports that over 3 million Texans currently receive SNAP benefits, including families, seniors, and people with disabilities. These are not lavish handouts. For most recipients, SNAP means just enough to keep food on the table through the month…