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1/ A new Trump administration proposal could end food stamp benefits for 125,000 Texans, experts say.

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2/ Under Texas law, participants receiving food assistance under SNAP must not own a car that costs more than $15,000.

If Trump's new proposal were to go into effect, no SNAP recipient would be able to own a car costing more than $4,650. bit.ly/2YtwTLG

3/ The Trump administration is proposing tightened requirements for food stamps that could end food assistance for more than 3 million Americans and jeopardize assistance for thousands of Texans.

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4/ The proposed rule would curb states’ abilities to set eligibility requirements for the food assistance program that helps feed millions of Americans.

State policy experts estimate it could kick at least 125,000 Texans off SNAP. bit.ly/2YtwTLG

5/  In June, Texas distributed $383.4 million in SNAP benefits to about 1.5 million people — an average of $260 per person. bit.ly/2YtwTLG

6/6 While food stamps are federally funded, it’s up to states to determine eligibility & distribute aid.

Each state is different. Since 2001, Texas has required applicants to make no more than 165% of the federal poverty level. bit.ly/2YtwTLG