Partial SNAP benefits begin to hit Texans’ accounts

AUSTIN, Texas - After weeks of uncertainty, some Texas SNAP recipients are beginning to receive partial payments.

What we know:

On Monday, the Texas Health and Human Services Office (HHS) said balances would be updated for some recipient’s Lone Star Cards.

"SNAP clients who usually get their benefits between the 1st and 10th of the month will see partial benefits on their Lone Star Cards Nov. 10. For SNAP clients who receive benefits on or after the 11th of the month, partial benefits will be issued on their normal issuance date," said James Rivera, a press officer with HHS.

HHS did not clarify how large those payments would be or how many Texans typically receive SNAP payments between the 1st and 10th of the month.

Rivera confirmed the HHS is currently acting under directives from