House Bill No. 434 proposes the establishment of a reimbursement program for certain recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas. The bill introduces a new section, Section 33.033, to the Human Resources Code, which defines "eligible recipients" as individuals who are either 65 years of age or older or have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The program will provide financial assistance to these eligible recipients to cover the costs of delivery service fees incurred when purchasing eligible food items through SNAP. The Texas commission will be responsible for developing and implementing this program, including setting the procedures for reimbursement requests and ensuring that SNAP benefits are not used for delivery fees.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the executive commissioner adopt necessary rules to implement the reimbursement program, which will include establishing a methodology for determining reimbursement amounts and setting limits on the total reimbursement and number of purchases eligible for reimbursement. The bill also allows for the possibility of delaying implementation if a state agency determines that a federal waiver or authorization is needed. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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