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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

Senate Bill 1834

Senate Author:  Alvarado et al.

Effective:  9-1-19

House Sponsor:  Rose et al.

            Senate Bill 1834 amends the Human Resources Code to authorize the Health and Human Services Commission to establish a pilot program that incentivizes a recipient of supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) benefits to purchase eligible fruits or vegetables from a retailer. The bill provides for a study on existing programs in Texas that provide incentives for the purchase of Texas-grown fruits or vegetables under SNAP.