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Texas extends deadline for flood-affected families to apply for SNAP replacement benefits
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Amber Kite , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The state of Texas has taken action to support those impacted, particularly recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
In West Lake Hills , TX, and surrounding areas, residents affected by recent severe weather and flooding may be eligible for assistance. The state of Texas has taken action to support those impacted, particularly recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Further details are available from the state, but it is known that the deadline for applying for replacement food benefits has been extended.
This extension is intended to help families who were affected by the flooding and severe weather that occurred last month. For more information on the extended deadline and replacement benefits, residents can refer to the announcement made by Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In West Lake Hills , TX, and surrounding areas, residents affected by recent severe weather and flooding may be eligible for assistance. The state of Texas has taken action to support those impacted…
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