Texas Benefits

Texas Considers Using “Rainy Day” Funds to Combat Food Insecurity The state of Texas is exploring budgetary options to address food insecurity, as local partners face heightened burdens when federal or state support diminishes. Officials, including Travis County Commissioner Brigid Eckhardt, emphasize the necessity of cooperation among federal, state, and local entities to effectively tackle … Read more

Navigating Texas Unemployment Benefits: Key Terms and Resources Applying for unemployment aid in Texas is often a convoluted process filled with a myriad of acronyms and terms. Understanding these terms is crucial for Texas residents seeking benefits amid a complicated system. For those currently on a TUC, which stands for Temporary Unemployment Claim, it’s essential … Read more

Unemployment Benefit Recipients Must Prove Job Search Efforts Starting July 6 Texans receiving unemployment benefits will soon be required to document their job search activities to continue receiving assistance. The Texas Workforce Commission has announced that effective July 6, unemployment recipients must start keeping records of their efforts to secure a new job, with the … Read more

President Biden Signs $1.9 Trillion COVID-19 Relief Bill On Thursday, President Joe Biden signed into law a comprehensive $1.9 trillion spending bill designed to mitigate the health and economic repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. This legislation will directly impact millions of Texans through stimulus payments, extended unemployment benefits, and substantial funding for local governments and … Read more

Texas WIC Expands Breastfeeding Resources as National Breastfeeding Month Concludes The Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s WIC program continues to promote breastfeeding resources as National Breastfeeding Month comes to a close. This initiative highlights the substantial benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and their infants. The Importance of Breastfeeding According to Texas WIC, breastfeeding … Read more

Accelerated Medical Financial Assistance for DHA Clients in Dallas County DHA, Housing Solutions for North Texas, has partnered with Parkland Health to streamline access to financial assistance for medical services for eligible clients residing in Dallas County. This collaboration allows approved DHA applicants to bypass additional financial screenings when applying for Parkland’s Financial Assistance (PFA) … Read more

Texas WIC Celebrates 50 Years of Supporting Families AUSTIN – The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, better known as WIC, is marking its 50th anniversary in Texas this August, coinciding with National Breastfeeding Month. The theme for this celebration, “Support Every Step of the Way,” underscores the diverse services Texas WIC … Read more

Severe Affordable Housing Shortage Hits Dallas Area A recent report by the National Low Income Housing Coalition reveals that the Dallas area has the second most severe shortage of affordable housing for extremely low-income renters in the nation, surpassing only Las Vegas. This finding is particularly alarming for Texas residents who rely on public benefits … Read more

Upgraded EBT Cards Launch for Texas WIC Clients The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has launched upgraded Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards aimed at enhancing convenience for clients in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). This initiative is designed to support Texas families in managing their nutritional benefits … Read more

Texas WIC Clients Receive Upgraded EBT Cards for Enhanced Benefits Management The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has introduced new EBT cards for clients of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). This upgrade aims to simplify the management of benefits for Texas families. Key features of the upgraded … Read more