Houston Food Bank - State Legislative Priority Wins
State Legislative Priority Wins
What this means
Texas leaders approved steps that can reduce food insecurity and improve access to care. The state budget funds critical upgrades to the eligibility and enrollment system, HB 4226 makes it cheaper for food banks to operate trucks, and HB 26 authorizes “Food Is Medicine” supports—including a pilot for pregnant Texans. Together, these moves can help families get support faster and keep more healthy food moving to neighbors in need.
In brief (with bill links)
- Eligibility system modernization: See SB 1 (89R) — General Appropriations Act, Article II: HHSC — TIERS & Eligibility.
- Motor vehicle sales tax exemption for food banks: HB 4226 enrolled (HTML) · HB 4226 (PDF).
- Food Is Medicine (nutrition supports in Medicaid): HB 26 enrolled (HTML) · HB 26 (PDF).
Original article and details from Houston Food Bank.
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