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17 states have an ‘unusual’ problem in big price-fixing settlement: Distributing 53 million free eggs to Americans

“There are huge administrative problems with making sure that a settlement of this nature goes according to plan,” one antitrust lawyer told Fortune.

Fortune · Sep 9

1 in 5 Texans experience food insecurity as food banks struggle to keep up with demand

More Texans have become food insecure due to a rise in natural disasters and less qualifying for SNAP benefits. Rural food banks in particular face additional pressures.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 3

Texas’ SNAP ban on sodas, candies troubles diabetics and hypoglycemics

Some Texans on SNAP say the ban on using food stamps to buy sugary drinks and candy prevents quick fixes to low blood sugar conditions.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 10

Trump’s Federal Cuts Are Hitting Texas Food Banks Hard

Food pantries in the Lone Star State have lost over $50 million in funding this year, with more projected cuts to come.

Texas Observer · Oct 27, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program for low-income children

Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 23, 2025

Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases

Buoyed by the Trump administration's willingness to place restrictions on food assistance programs, Texas moves to limit junk food.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 4, 2025

Food aid cuts and other changes: What the U.S. House spending bill could mean for Texans

Many low-income families would see cuts in health care and food benefits. The state hopes for a big reimbursement for border security spending.

The Texas Tribune · May 23, 2025

Texas is silent on whether it will offer summer food assistance for students

After the state missed the Jan. 1 deadline, lawmakers still have time to approve administrative costs before applying for $400 million in federal summer meal assistance.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 9, 2025

Squeezed by inflation and politics, a Texas food bank gets creative to keep people fed

To help raise money, the Lubbock-area food bank recruited a Michelin-recognized chef.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 27, 2024

Texas passes on $450 million summer lunch program for low-income families

The USDA estimates the families of 3.8 million children could have received $120 per child to cover summer lunches if the state participated in the new $2.5 billion program launching this summer. Texas is one of 15 states opting out.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 22, 2024