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	What are food stamps? By: Partnership for Legal Access


	What is the Food Stamp Program? (Separate Website) The Food Stamp Program is a federally funded program that helps low-income families buy nutritious food from local retailers. By: Texas Department of Human Services Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Who is Eligible to receive food stamps? By: Partnership for Legal Access


	How do I apply for food stamps? (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Human Services Read this in: Spanish / Español


	What do I do? What do I do if TxHHSC says I received an overpayment or that I committed fraud? By: Partnership for Legal Access


	How do I apply for food stamps? By: Partnership for Legal Access


	Who can help me with my application? (Separate Website) If you need help completing a food stamp application, please contact one of the organizations below or your local DHS office. By: Texas Department of Human Services Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Are there work requirements if I receive food stamps? By: Partnership for Legal Access


	Food Stamp Frequently Asked Questions (Separate Website) By: Texas Department of Human Services Read this in: Spanish / Español


	2008 Kincare Primer This primer has the purpose of providing to families headed by a relative ? but who are not involved with CPS ? information about their rights and responsibilities. By: Texas Legal Services Center


	Emergency food stamp help for Hurricane Ike victims (Separate Website) Explains requirements and application procedure for obtaining food stamps By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission


	Emergency Food Stamps How do I apply for emergency food stamps? By: Center for Public Policy Priorities


	Family Health Services Information & Referral Line (Separate Website) The Family Health Services Information & Referral Line is a toll-free information and referral service for women and children in Texas. By: Texas Department of Heath


	Food Stamp Benefit Estimator (Separate Website) Find out if you may qualify for Food Stamps and get an estimate of your monthly benefit. By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission


	Food Stamp Eligibility Learn if you might qualify for food stamp assistance as a working family with children in Texas (in English & español). By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Help for Victims of Hurrican Ike (Separate Website) The state?s health and human services agencies have compiled resources for the public and health providers to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Ike. By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission


	HHSC office locator (Separate Website) Find the address and phone number of your local HHSC office and a map of how to get there. By: Texas Health and Human Services Commission Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Public Benefits By: Boat People SOS, Inc. Read this in: Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt


	Public Benefits: Your Rights When You Receive Benefits. Read this pamphlet to find out what your rights are when applying for public benefits (in English & español). By: Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Read this in: Spanish / Español


	Services for Disabled Adults/Children and for Senior Citizens (Separate Website) Read about services available to people with disabilities and to senior citizens. Includes contact information. By: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services


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