Newer figures from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) show only slight shifts. As of September 2025, Harris County still has by far the largest number of SNAP-eligible individuals, while Fort Bend, Galveston, and Brazoria have seen the steepest growth. Montgomery County is the only major Houston-area county showing a decline.

Effects of the pause will be especially widespread in Texas, which has the highest population of food insecure people in the country.

The Trump administration on Monday said it will restart SNAP food benefits. However, the payment amount will be cut substantially, and San Antonio residents may not see benefits return until early next week.

If the federal shutdown continues past Oct. 27, funding for SNAP food assistance will run out in Texas, potentially leaving 3.5 million residents without benefits.

Millions of Texans are expected to be impacted by the halt in SNAP benefits next month, as a result of the government shutdown. Austin-area food banks stay open to help those facing food insecurity.

Texas Democrat Jolanda Jones criticized President Donald Trump for previously sharing an AI-generated video while SNAP benefits will only be half funded for November.

In October, Gamble learned that SNAP benefits would be suspended on November 1 due to the government shutdown. “It’s kind of heartbreaking,” Gamble told Teen Vogue. Gamble, who lives with her partner and their dog,

Dallas College opens public food pantries Saturday amid SNAP benefits suspension in a North Texas Food Bank partnership