EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — With the federal government shutdown now stretching past one month, El Paso County leaders are taking steps to help residents impacted by delayed SNAP benefits and missed federal paychecks.

On Monday, Nov. 3, El Paso County commissioners unanimously approved a response plan to address food insecurity across the County.

The plan directs the County Attorney’s Office to review possible legal action and instructs staff to send letters to Texas state leaders, urging them to use state reserve funds to help fill gaps in federal assistance.

“We’re in a moment of crisis right now, here in El Paso, especially with the recent suspension of SNAP benefits coming from the Trump Administration,” Commissioner David Stout said. “This is very scary for our community. I really felt

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