The Brief
- Texans are experiencing a surge in SNAP benefit fraud, with numerous individuals reporting stolen funds and facing difficulties recovering their benefits.
- A lapse in federal funding has left many Texans unable to recover stolen SNAP benefits, leaving them without access to crucial food assistance.
- The Texas Health and Human Services Commission encourages individuals to take steps to prevent fraud and report any suspicious activity promptly to protect their benefits.
HOUSTON – Two Houston women are speaking out about their struggles with stolen SNAP benefits after their Lone Star cards were compromised.
Cedricett Longoria tells FOX 26 that she discovered her SNAP benefits, totaling over $500, had been stolen and used at a business in Houston. While calling the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) office to report the theft, she found she wasn’t alone. Several others were also there with similar complaints.
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