PUBLIC BENEFITS: FOOD/NUTRITION
The center focuses on health care access, immigrants' access to services, food and nutrition, the state's eligibility and enrollment system, and TANF.
Recent Food/Nutrition Publications
Texas Moves to Implement New Food Stamp Provisions (11/27/1996)
The federal Welfare Bill (H.R. 3734) contains new limits
on food stamp benefits for able-bodied, childless adults
between the ages of 18 and 50. Under the new provisions, these individuals will be eligible for only three months of food stamp benefits in a 36 month period unless they work 20 hours per week, participate in a work program for 20 hours per week, or participate in a workfare program.
Critical Food Stamp Decision Are Pending (10/22/1996)
Thousands of adult recipients could lose benefits.
Food and Nutrition Programs and EITC (02/20/1996)
This edition will provide an update on current Congressional action and negotiations affecting food and nutrition programs and the Earned Income Tax Credit.
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