However, Texans have still not received their benefits. Missed SNAP payments from the beginning of the month are expected to be fully restored once the government shutdown concludes.

Effects of the pause will be especially widespread in Texas, which has the highest population of food insecure people in the country.

In accordance with two federal court rulings, the USDA has announced the reduction of SNAP maximum allotments to 50% of the eligible household's current allotments for November.

A new memo from the U.S. Department of Agriculture says the federal government is working to release full November SNAP benefits as soon as today, even as the Trump administration continues to argue in court that it doesn’t have the funding to do so.

After SNAP benefits were halted Saturday, the USDA reminded retailers they must comply with the Equal Treatment Rule, which bars special food discounts for SNAP/EBT customers.

Federal Judge John McConnell ruled Thursday afternoon that the Trump administration must fully fund SNAP benefits immediately to Texans enrolled in SNAP Program may get partial benefits in November, but delays are likely.

The calls to the Republican governor came as the food stamp program was set to run out of funding amid the government shutdown.

The potential SNAP benefit delay could increase growing hunger crisis in Texas, a state which has the highest population of food insecure people in the U.S.

Democrats argue Gov. Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.

The Trump administration agreed to issue partial benefits to SNAP recepients following two federal court rulings. However, the calculations and distributions could take anywhere from days to months.

Under a new rule tucked into Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, young adults aging out of foster care must work, volunteer or attend school for at least 80 hours per month to qualify for benefits.