Action Alert: Food Stamps

Urge Members to Support Food Stamp Bills that Maximize Federally Funded Food Assistance to Needy Texans

The House Human Services Committee will hear two Food Stamp bills on Thursday, March 26, that would maximize federal funding to provide food assistance for needy Texans. HB 1627 would use the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP) program to maximize Food Stamp benefits for currently eligible families. HB 612 would eliminate the current ban on Food Stamps for drug felons.

Why is it important?

CPPP's latest Policy Page explains these bills and summarizes the arguments for adopting these changes to Food Stamp policy in Texas.

How you can help

Please call at least three members of the House Human Services Committee and send them this message:

"I urge you to support the Food Stamp Bills HB 1627 and HB 612. Since food stamps are 100% federally funded, increasing these benefits durring an economic recession helps needy families make ends meet and boosts the state and local economies."

[Note: It is not necessary for you to be an expert on the issues, anyone can call. A staffer will likely log your message in support. It is most important that they receive calls and know this is something you care about.]

512-463-0271
Fax: 512-463-1515

Rep. Drew Darby
512-463-0331
Fax: 512-499-3978

Rep. Gary Elkins
512-463-0722
Fax: 512-472-5610

Rep. Ana Hernandez
512-463-0614
Fax: 713-675-8599

Rep. Patrick Rose (Chair)
512-463-0647
Fax: 512-473-9946

Rep. Abel Herrero (Vice Chair)
512-463-0462
Fax: 512-463-1705

Rep. Ken Legler
512-463-0460
Fax: 512-463-0763

Rep. Elliott Naishtat
512-463-0668
Fax: 512-463-8022

Rep. Armando Walle
512-463-0924
Fax: 512-463-1510