If the government shutdown continues, Americans could lose their SNAP benefits for November, including more than 3.4 million Texans.

Thousands of Texas families could soon lose access to the food assistance they depend on. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the federal agency that funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),

AUSTIN, Texas — Millions of Texas families could lose access to crucial federal assistance. The state's Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) said if the government shutdown goes past Oct. 27, it will have to cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for November.

The ongoing government shutdown has entered its 22nd day, threatening to disrupt the availability of SNAP benefits for eligible Texans if it continues past Monday. The Texas Department of State Health Services has warned that many Texans rely on these benefits for food assistance and that food banks in San Antonio have already seen increased demand due to the shutdown.

Millions of Texans who rely on food assistance will not receive their SNAP benefits for November if the federal government shutdown lasts another week, according to new guidance from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The HHSC warned the benefits will not be distributed for November if the shutdown goes past Oct. 27.

Starting November 2025, Texas will implement significant changes to SNAP eligibility under the One Big Beautiful Bill. These updates, affecting adults without dependents, extend work requirements and modify exemptions,