The bill, S.B. No. 770, proposes the establishment of a reimbursement program for certain recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas, specifically targeting those who are 65 years of age or older or have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. The new Section 33.033 of the Human Resources Code outlines that eligible recipients can receive financial assistance to cover food delivery service fees incurred while purchasing eligible food items under SNAP. The Texas commission is tasked with developing and implementing this program, which includes setting the procedures for reimbursement requests and ensuring that SNAP benefits are not used for these delivery fees.

Additionally, the executive commissioner is required to adopt rules to implement the reimbursement program, including establishing a methodology for determining reimbursement amounts and setting limits on the total reimbursement and number of purchases eligible for reimbursement over a specified period. The bill also allows for the possibility of delaying implementation if a federal waiver or authorization is needed. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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