The bill, H.B. No. 2202, aims to enhance the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas by introducing new provisions regarding eligibility and benefits. It adds two sections to the Human Resources Code: Section 33.0025 establishes a quality control review process that mandates the commission to conduct monthly reviews of a random sample of households participating in SNAP, as well as those whose participation was denied, suspended, or terminated. This review will assess eligibility and ensure that households receive the correct allotment of benefits. Additionally, the commission is authorized to use electronic data sources to verify eligibility and benefit amounts.

Section 33.020 outlines the eligibility period for individuals receiving SNAP benefits, ensuring that once eligibility is established or recertified, individuals remain eligible for 12 months, with certain exceptions. The commission may adjust this period to align with medical assistance eligibility for children in the same household. The section also requires individuals to submit periodic reports on any changes in income or household composition during the eligibility period, with provisions for automating the process if no changes are reported. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply to determinations made after that date.

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