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 F - BENEFITS
Division 1 - BENEFITS IN GENERAL
Section 372.1516 - Using Benefits after Moving from Texas
Universal Citation: 1 TX Admin Code ยง 372.1516
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) SNAP.
(1) A primary cardholder who moves from
Texas, either permanently or temporarily, may use the EBT card to access SNAP
benefits at a retailer in another state.
(2) If the cardholder cannot find a retailer
in another state that accepts the EBT card, the cardholder must contact the
Texas EBT call center's toll-free number. The EBT Help Desk helps find a
retailer where the cardholder can use his or her benefits.
(b) TANF.
(1) A primary cardholder who moves from
Texas, either permanently or temporarily, may use the EBT card to access TANF
benefits at a retailer or business in another state.
(2) If the cardholder cannot find a retailer
or business in another state that accepts the EBT card, the cardholder must
contact the Texas EBT call center's toll-free number. The EBT Help Desk helps
find a retailer or business where the cardholder can use his or her
benefits.
(3) If the cardholder
moved from Texas on or after the first of the month but before accessing that
month's TANF benefits and cannot find a retailer that accepts the Texas EBT
card, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) may mail a benefit
conversion warrant (full month's benefit amount only) to the household's new
address. A cardholder must contact a local HHSC eligibility determination
office to request the conversion.
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