Honorable Lois W. Kolkhorst, Chair, Senate Committee on Health & Human Services
FROM:
Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB1914 by Blanco (Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.), Committee Report 1st House, Substituted
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend Chapter 33 of the Human Resources Code to direct the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to change the current process of adjusting for inflation the value of a motor vehicle when determining the eligibility and recertification for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). HHSC estimates there would be minimal costs associated with implementing the provisions of the bill. It is assumed that these costs could be absorbed within existing resources. All SNAP benefits are federally funded; therefore, there would be no additional cost to the state for an increased number of recipients receiving benefits.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.