Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 372 - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Subchapter D - APPLICATION PROCESS
Division 1 - APPLICATION
Section 372.901 - Applying for TANF or SNAP

Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code § 372.901

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) A person applies for benefits under the TANF Program:

(1) on the Internet at www.yourtexasbenefits.com;

(2) over the telephone by calling 2-1-1; or

(3) by completing a paper application and mailing or faxing it to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

(b) A person applies for SNAP benefits or for both TANF and SNAP:

(1) on the Internet at www.yourtexasbenefits.com; or

(2) by completing a paper application and mailing or faxing it to HHSC.

(1) from an HHSC benefits office or other location that carries the application;

(2) by printing, downloading, or requesting a paper application at www.yourtexasbenefits.com;

(3) by calling 2-1-1; or

(4) by submitting a written request by mail or fax to HHSC.

(d) To apply, a person or the person's authorized representative must:

(1) provide all requested information in accordance with HHSC instructions (upon request, HHSC will assist);

(2) sign and date the application; and

(3) submit the signed and dated application to HHSC in accordance with HHSC instructions.

(e) If all members of a household have applied with the Social Security Administration for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, but they do not yet receive SSI, the household may apply for SNAP benefits at the Social Security office.

(f) A person receiving SSI may choose to apply for SNAP benefits under the SNAP-Combined Application Project (SNAP-CAP), as explained in § RSA 372.653 of this chapter (relating to SNAP-CAP Application Process).

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