Sec. 33.0021. APPLICATION INFORMATION. (a) The commission shall develop general informational materials that contain eligibility guidelines for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under this chapter and that clearly and simply explain the process for applying for benefits, as well as indicate the availability of expedited benefits, the existence of toll-free telephone hotlines, and the existence of a procedure in each region to handle complaints. These informational materials shall be nonpromotional in nature.
(b) The materials must contain a list of the specific items necessary to verify an application.
(c) The commission shall distribute the materials to community action agencies, legal services offices, and emergency food programs and other programs likely to have contact with potential applicants.
Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 150, Sec. 5, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.156, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General
Subtitle C - Assistance Programs
Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs
Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General
Section 33.0006. Operation of Snap
Section 33.001. Distribution of Surplus Commodities
Section 33.002. Distribution of Commodities and Snap Benefits
Section 33.0021. Application Information
Section 33.0023. Snap Information Matching System
Section 33.0024. Disaster Snap
Section 33.003. Distribution Districts; Agents
Section 33.004. Commodity Distribution Program Advisory Boards
Section 33.005. Processing Perishable Commodities
Section 33.006. Handling Charges
Section 33.008. Sale of Used Commodity Containers
Section 33.011. Prohibited Activities; Penalties
Section 33.012. Chemical Dependency Treatment Program as Representative
Section 33.013. Information and Referral Services
Section 33.015. Initial Establishment and Recertification of Eligibility for Certain Persons
Section 33.018. Snap Eligibility Following Certain Criminal Convictions
Section 33.022. Application Assistance
Section 33.023. Information Verification
Section 33.0231. Verification of Identity and Prevention of Duplicate Participation in Snap
Section 33.025. Nutrition Education and Outreach for Those Eligible for Snap Benefits
Section 33.026. Child and Adult Care Food Program: Required Notices and Advisory Committee Authority
Section 33.027. Child and Adult Care Food Program: Electronic Filing
Section 33.0271. Child and Adult Care Food Program: Program Participant Requirements
Section 33.028. Grant Programs for Nutrition Education
Section 33.029. Certain Eligibility Restrictions
Section 33.0291. Exclusion of School-Based Accounts and Certain Bonds
Section 33.032. Peace Officers
Section 33.035. Pilot Program to Incentivize Purchase of Texas-Grown Fruits or Vegetables Under Snap