HB 343
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 701
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 926
87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 945
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to the period of eligibility of certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1019
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1134
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1211
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program during a declared state of disaster.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1230
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to excluding the value of motor vehicles in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1353
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina"
Relating to continued household eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on the ineligibility of the head of household for failure to comply with certain work requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1449
87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2126
87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2641
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Received from the House
HB 3191
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting or limiting certain charges during a public health disaster in connection with delivery services provided by retailers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 4310
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to establishing a nutritional support grant program for certain medically fragile children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4334
87-0 (2021)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
House: Public Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HCR 54
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Approving the SNAP settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HR 1968
87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Recognizing the importance of school nutrition programs in providing meals to children who have faced food insecurity, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
House: Resolutions Calendars
Reported enrolled
SB 224
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 732
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the home-delivered meal program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 866
87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 869
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program and the provision of employment and training services under the program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1138
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a study on streamlining public safety net programs to reduce costs and improve outcomes for recipients under the programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1151
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the provision of transitional supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to certain households.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1217
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1307
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the waiver of work search requirements under the supplemental nutrition assistance program during certain disasters.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1341
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to eligibility for certain benefits provided under public assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1532
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1795
87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1912
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to continued household eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits on the ineligibility of the head of household for failure to comply with certain work requirements.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1914
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to annually adjusting for inflation the maximum amount of a motor vehicle excluded in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2035
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the use of proceeds from the collection of sales and use taxes on items purchased under the supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide grants for food banks and other charitable organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2082
87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the provision of information regarding certain public assistance programs by public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 251
86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 285
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to work requirements and employment and training services for certain persons receiving benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 1017
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to requiring certain public school campuses to donate and distribute food to students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1218
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1250
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1252
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 1483
86-0 (2019)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1808
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to standards for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for certain child-care facilities and homes.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2335
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2970
86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to a consolidated eligibility screening process for benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3236
86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the establishment of the home-delivered meal pilot program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3524
86-0 (2019)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3541
86-0 (2019)
Author: Rose, Toni
Relating to a study and pilot program regarding the use of incentives to purchase certain fruits or vegetables under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3668
86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3931
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4269
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking and receiving financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4364
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 4596
86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to ensuring the continued provision of benefits under Medicaid and the supplemental nutrition assistance program for the children of individuals confined in a penal or correctional institution.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 582
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 643
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a pilot program for assisting certain recipients of public benefits to gain permanent self-sufficiency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 671
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by or for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 952
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to standards for nutrition, physical activity, and screen time for certain child-care facilities and homes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 981
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the disaster supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1071
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a pilot program to provide home-delivered meals to certain individuals.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1314
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a periodic study on participation of public schools in a federal lunch program, to school district grace period policies, and to the provision of meals to certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1445
86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al.
Relating to simplified certification and recertification requirements for certain persons under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1834
86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Rose, Toni | et. al.
Relating to a study and pilot program regarding the use of incentives to purchase certain fruits or vegetables under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2166
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, including transitional benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2289
86-0 (2019)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking benefits under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 2334
86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to grants for disaster response by nonprofit food banks.
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 146
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits by electronic benefits transfer.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 148
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 842
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1126
85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to work requirements for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1533
85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2114
85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission and the Public Utility Commission of Texas to identify customers who may be eligible for bill payment assistance programs.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2159
85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to school district grace period policies and the provision of meals to public school students with insufficient balances on prepaid meal cards or meal accounts.
House: Public Education
Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2523
85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in certain public benefits programs by the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2664
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to nutrition and fitness standards for certain child-care facilities and training for employees at those facilities.
House: Human Services
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 3112
85-0 (2017)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for public school teachers, public school administrators, and licensed child-care providers.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 3204
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to vendor requirements under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3324
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3565
85-0 (2017)
Author: Klick, Stephanie | et. al.
Relating to the distribution of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3850
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4004
85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to verification of eligibility for the school lunch program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4022
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study by the Health and Human Services Commission on access to healthy foods.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 725
85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the donation and distribution of food at public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
SB 755
85-0 (2017)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the authority of a school district to donate food to a nonprofit organization to be served to students of the district.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Left pending in committee
SB 818
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to nutrition and fitness standards for certain child-care facilities and training for employees at those facilities.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 1443
85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used by recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 1677
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to information about services for women veterans provided through certain state agency applications.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1696
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to federal lunch programs for public school students, including a study on participation in such programs and school district lunch grace period policies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1811
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the investigation of fraud, waste, and abuse in certain public benefits programs by the office of inspector general for the Health and Human Services Commission.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 2156
85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
HB 147
85-1 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 493
84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of energy drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 550
84-0 (2015)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 570
84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 620
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 747
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 840
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1258
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits for certain persons who owe delinquent child support.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1259
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the work requirements of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1267
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1305
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1485
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a grocery access investment fund program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Statement of Leg. Intent Recorded in Journal
HB 1616
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional assistance programs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1776
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the abolishment of the interagency task force on electronic benefits transfers.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 1973
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al.
Relating to electronic benefits transfer cards used for recipients of benefits under certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2087
84-0 (2015)
Author: Allen, Alma
Relating to the development of healthy nutrition and physical activity guidelines for licensed child-care providers, public school teachers, and public school administrators.
House: Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 2639
84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to allowable food purchases under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2666
84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2673
84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2718
84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3279
84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Recommitted to committee
HB 3410
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the authority of the Health and Human Services Commission to employ peace officers.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3463
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to a photo identification requirement to use certain state benefits.
House: Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 3562
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the adoption of a policy allowing a grace period after the exhaustion of the balance of a meal card or account used by students to purchase meals in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3894
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to an award program to recognize school nutrition program excellence.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3944
84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to judicial review of final orders arising out of nutritional programs administrated by the Texas Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 207
84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the authority and duties of the office of inspector general of the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 219
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to the provision of health and human services in this state, including the powers and duties of the Health and Human Services Commission and other state agencies, and the licensing of certain health professionals; clarifying certain statutory provisions; authorizing the imposition of fees.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 470
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 606
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 723
84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to mandatory participation in certain TANF employment and other programs by certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 874
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a photo identification requirement to use certain state benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 936
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits for certain persons who owe delinquent child support.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SB 981
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a program to provide a free or reduced-price breakfast to eligible students attending a public school and the method of determining the number of educationally disadvantaged students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1332
84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a program to allow faith- and community-based organizations to offer supplemental assistance to certain recipients of public assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1374
84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring that certain strategic plans of certain state agencies include the goals of reducing the incidence of food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related disease in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1476
84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to strategic plan goals to address hunger, food, nutrition, physical activity, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1590
84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Texas grocery access investment fund program.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
HB 296
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 423
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to the determination of the eligibility of certain households for supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 523
83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of energy drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 587
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 749
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a plan to increase outcomes in the summer food service program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 751
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 947
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to fraud, waste, and abuse in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 948
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to the operation and administration of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1072
83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1101
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to allowable food purchases under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1141
83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
HB 1341
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a nutrition and wellness education pilot program for certain recipients of certain state benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1827
83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to advertising by retailers participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3171
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the drug testing of certain persons seeking and receiving financial assistance or supplemental nutrition assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3184
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the compilation and publication of statistics regarding certain recipients of financial assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3186
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to an annual study and report regarding asset information of certain applicants for certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3401
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to nutrition and wellness education for certain recipients of certain state benefits.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3434
83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to incentives for using supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits to purchase nutritious foods.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3463
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to information provided to recipients of certain assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Postponed
HB 3631
83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to rules concerning unused supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3705
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to establishing a pilot program for the purchase of produce at farmers markets under certain nutritional assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3706
83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to certain requirements for certain sponsors and other participants in the summer food service program.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3845
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the financial stability of recipients of the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HJR 52
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the rate of growth of appropriations for welfare programs.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
SB 376
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 759
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a plan to increase participation in the summer food service program.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
SB 879
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 924
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to strategic plans to address hunger, food, nutrition, and obesity in this state.
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
SB 1135
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to certain donations by school districts or public schools of food provided to the district or school through the national free or reduced-price school lunch program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 63
83-2 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Filed
HB 642
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 643
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 710
82-0 (2011)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to verification of identity of applicants for benefits under and prevention of duplicate participation in the financial assistance and supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 824
82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an outreach campaign to promote fathers' involvement with their children before birth.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 1151
82-0 (2011)
Author: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food items under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 1257
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the application and verification of eligibility for certain public benefits programs.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2084
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of small food production and sales operations.
House: Public Health
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2233
82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2819
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the operation and efficiency of the eligibility determination process for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3288
82-0 (2011)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to breakfast programs for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3358
82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to information on the number of calories in certain foods offered by public schools to students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3397
82-0 (2011)
Author: Allen, Alma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of and requirements applicable to certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3451
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to improving nutrition and health outcomes among recipients of benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3537
82-0 (2011)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to collecting information and requiring reimbursement from certain recipients of certain public benefits.
House: Public Health
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 39
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to improving application and eligibility determination processes and efficiencies for certain benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 77
82-0 (2011)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Raymond, Richard Pena
Relating to certain requirements for certain sponsoring organizations and other institutions participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 88
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 89
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1113
82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to certain contracts entered into by school districts for another entity to provide food services at one or more district schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1446
82-0 (2011)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to modifications of eligibility criteria, processes, and systems used in certain state benefits programs designed to improve efficiency.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 1549
82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of and requirements applicable to certain persons for supplemental nutrition assistance.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 275
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to methods to increase the number of students who participate in school breakfast programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 354
81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to the eligibility and drug testing of certain persons seeking food stamp benefits.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 482
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to programs to increase the availability of fresh produce to, and the purchase and consumption of fresh produce by, certain low-income individuals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture & Rural Affairs
HB 612
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 613
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to periodic food stamp eligibility recertification requirements.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 614
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about financial assistance benefits.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 803
81-0 (2009)
Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al.
Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 886
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to an exemption from the food stamp employment and training program requirement for certain persons.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1541
81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Sylvester | et. al.
Relating to the period of continuous eligibility for the Medicaid program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1622
81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1625
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for the financial assistance, medical assistance, and food stamp programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1626
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1627
81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program payments to assist certain households receiving food stamp benefits.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1938
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain college savings plan assets and benefits from eligibility determination for certain public assistance programs.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 3284
81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to continued monitoring and enhancement of health and human services information technology systems.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3859
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a staffing analysis of the Texas Integrated Eligibility Redesign System (TIERS) and benefits eligibility determination processes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 4023
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to a study and report on the feasibility of providing services and benefits under federally funded public benefit programs to encourage fathers' involvement beginning during pregnancy.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4024
81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Relating to eligibility for certain nutritional assistance programs and certain nutritional and supportive services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 282
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to grant and outreach programs to provide nutrition education to children.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 344
81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Relating to the establishment of an advisory committee to study the acceptance at farmers markets of food stamps and benefits under the women, infants, and children supplemental food program.
House: Public Health Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 867
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Patrick, Diane
Relating to summer nutrition programs provided for by school districts.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 868
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 869
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 910
81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to free breakfast for certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 944
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide children at risk of hunger or obesity with increased access to nutritious foods.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1088
81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to the use of food stamp benefits at farmers markets.
House: Human Services Senate: Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
SB 1252
81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to improving application and eligibility determination processes and efficiencies for certain benefits programs.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 75
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about public assistance benefits.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 407
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
HB 454
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a study of methods to increase public school student participation in the national school breakfast program and school district participation in a special assistance provision of the national free or reduced-price breakfast or lunch program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 854
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of and requirements applicable to certain persons for food stamps.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1475
80-0 (2007)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the exclusion of certain costs from income and resources in determining eligibility for nutritional assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1786
80-0 (2007)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an exemption for certain programs from the child-care licensing requirements.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2629
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a competitive grant pilot program for certain small retailers of fresh produce.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3571
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to a pilot program to facilitate food stamp program outreach efforts and eligibility determination processes.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3574
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the redesigned integrated eligibility and benefits determination system for health and human services.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 3575
80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to enhancing the health and human services integrated eligibility and benefits determination system to meet the needs of persons in this state.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 73
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 286
80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a home-delivered meal grant program in the Department of Agriculture.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
SB 416
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to creation of a state program to provide monetary awards to public school districts with extraordinary achievement in children's health.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 417
80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the provision of free breakfast to all enrolled students in certain school districts and campuses.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 851
80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to administrative and judicial review of certain decisions about public assistance benefits.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1497
80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to a competitive grant pilot program for certain small retailers of fresh produce.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1764
80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to a pilot program to facilitate food stamp program outreach efforts and eligibility determination processes.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 420
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 709
79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain resources in determining eligibility for financial assistance.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 2578
79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to providing the national free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch program to a greater number of public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 46
79-0 (2005)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the establishment of a method to integrate benefits issuance and recipient identification for health and human services programs.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1379
79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 18
79-1 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a statewide initiative regarding the prevention and treatment of obesity-related health concerns.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1093
78-0 (2003)
Author: Capelo, Jaime
Relating to nutrition and health programs for public school children.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 3300
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a statewide Food Security survey.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 474
78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Capelo, Jaime | et. al.
Relating to an interim study on nutrition and health in public schools.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/03
HB 474
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to eligibility recertification requirements for certain recipients of food stamps.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 475
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to eligibility requirements for certain persons under the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 796
77-0 (2001)
Author: Najera, Manny | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of diabetes by improving the health of certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 854
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of an interagency work group to evaluate and address hunger and homelessness in this state.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1008
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to applying penalties to recipients of financial and nutritional assistance for certain drug- and alcohol-related convictions.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1086
77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a grant program to provide surplus agricultural products to organizations that serve needy or low-income individuals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 1218
77-0 (2001)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1462
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to outreach activities under the Summer Food Service Program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1959
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to eligibility for and allotment under the food stamp program for certain persons.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2142
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the publication of certain brochures for the federal special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children.
House: Public Health
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 2251
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to resource requirements under the temporary assistance for needy families program and the food stamp program.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 2252
77-0 (2001)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to categorical eligibility for food stamps of certain recipients of temporary assistance for needy families.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SB 184
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to eligibility requirements for certain persons under the food stamp program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 334
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to outreach activities under the Summer Food Service Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 351
77-0 (2001)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to computation of the number of educationally disadvantaged students in public school districts without food service.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 398
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a grant program to provide surplus agricultural products to organizations that serve needy or low-income individuals.
Senate: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
SB 877
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the creation of an advisory committee for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 885
77-0 (2001)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the prevention of diabetes by improving the health of certain public school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 945
77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the publication of certain brochures for the federal special supplemental food program for women, infants, and children.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
SB 1008
77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to resource requirements under the temporary assistance for needy families program and the food stamp program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1448
77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to eligibility for and allotment under the food stamp program for certain persons.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HB 128
76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to participation of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice in certain food bank programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
HB 937
76-0 (1999)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation of certain food programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Public Education Senate: Human Services
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 990
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to administrative procedures and criminal convictions for welfare fraud.
House: Public Health
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 2702
76-0 (1999)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
HB 3639
76-0 (1999)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to eligibility for and the provision of services and programs for needy people and to the duty of parents to support their children to prevent reliance on programs for needy people; providing penalties.
House: Human Services
Considered in Calendars
SB 800
76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the summer food service program.
Senate: Human Services
No action taken in committee
SB 1095
76-0 (1999)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.
House: Human Services Senate: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1887
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to nutritional assistance for certain legal immigrants.
Senate: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1364
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the prevention and recovery of benefits granted in error under the food stamp program and the program of financial assistance for persons with dependent children.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1939
75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to Medicaid coverage of certain nutrition therapy and nutrition services.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2123
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen | et. al.Sponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the prevention and detection of fraud in certain programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 2127
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to fraud and improper payments under the state Medicaid program and other programs; to the creation of private cause of action for false claims for certain government payments; and to the creation of a criminal offense; providing penalties.
House: Public Health
Left pending in committee
HB 2685
75-0 (1997)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to certain prohibited activities in the food stamp program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 676
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the prevention and recovery of benefits granted in error under the food stamp program and the program of financial assistance for persons with dependent children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 742
75-0 (1997)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the prevention and recovery of benefits granted in error under the food stamp program and the program of financial assistance for persons with dependent children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SB 909
75-0 (1997)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Maxey, Glen
Relating to certain electronic benefits transfer accounts that are inactive.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 9/01/97
SB 938
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to expanded hours of operation under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC).
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/97
SB 1400
75-0 (1997)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to the prevention and detection of fraud in certain programs administered by the Texas Department of Human Services.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
SCR 19
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Requesting the United States Congress to encourage citizenship of legal immigrants by encouraging schools and institutions of higher education to provide enhanced citizenship training.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Human Services
SCR 20
75-0 (1997)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Requesting the United States Congress to waive the work requirement for food stamp recipients living in labor surplus areas.
Senate: Health & Human Services
No action taken in committee
HB 863
74-0 (1995)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to payment error rates in the food stamp and AFDC programs.
House: Human Services
Referred to Human Services
HB 1062
74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to develop electronic benefits transfer systems that permit the use of food stamps in farmers markets.
House: Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 637
74-0 (1995)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the establishment of a pilot program to develop electronic benefits transfer systems that permit the use of food stamps in farmers markets.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 38
74-0 (1995)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to amend the food stamp program by adding a special provision to allow food stamp workers to reissue food stamp benefits to family members fleeing from domestic violence.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 2557
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain prohibited activities in the food stamp program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/93
HB 2559
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the provision of nutrition for women, infants, children, and the indigent.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2560
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the summer food service program.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 2561
73-0 (1993)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
relating to entities that contract with certain programs for women, infants, and children.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HCR 127
73-0 (1993)
Author: McCoulskey, HueySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Memorializing the Congress of the United States to enact legislation to authorize the United States Department of Agriculture to sell processed, previously-redeemed, discontinued, and no-longer negotiable food stamps to the public for numismatic purposes.
House: State Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SB 714
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the provision of nutrition for women, infants, children, and the indigent.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
SB 715
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to the summer food service program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 716
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to entities that contract with certain programs for women, infants, and children.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Co-author authorized
SB 1141
73-0 (1993)
Author: Moncrief, Mike
Relating to certain prohibited activities in the food stamp program.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
SCR 1
73-0 (1993)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Urging the electronic benefit transfer project under the guidance of the citizens task force and the various cooperating state agencies, to set 1995 as the goal for the statewide implementation of the electronic benefit transfer system.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
HB 1517
72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the cost of obtaining a birth certificate for certain persons applying for food stamps or emergency health or welfare assistance.
House: Human Services
Left pending in committee
HB 1858
72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the authority of the Texas Board of Health to obtain rebates from producers or marketers of food for the WIC program.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/91
SR 230
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Urging the Texas Department of Human Services to initiate a pilot program of electronic benefit transfers for processing food stamp benefits in Texas.
Reported enrolled
HB 1321
71-0 (1989)
Author: Vowell, Jack | et. al.
Relating to the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
House: Human Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1813
71-0 (1989)
Author: Waterfield, Richard
Relating to the creation and administration of programs to distribute farmers market food coupons to certain individuals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 822
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Waterfield, Richard
Relating to the creation and administration of programs to distribute farmers market food coupons to certain individuals.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Natural Resources
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
SB 834
71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Conley, Karyne
Relating to establishment of a school meal supplement program for pregnant and lactating students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Transferred to Calendars Committee
SB 956
71-0 (1989)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
House: Human Services Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HB 1161
70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to exempting certain items purchased with food stamps from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from calendar
SB 1292
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Evans, Larry
Relating to exempting certain items purchased with food stamps from sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1001
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation, administration, funding, and review of and assistance to certain programs administered by the state or by nonprofit organizations for the relief of hunger or inadequate diet; amending Chapter 33 of the Human Resources Code by adding: Section 33.0015; Subsections (d) and (e), Section 33.002; Sections 33.0021; 33.013; 33.014; 33.022; and 33.023; and amending the State Purchasing and General Services Act (Article 601b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes) by amending Section 9.03 and Subsections (b), (d), (e), (f), and (g), Section 9.04 and adding Subdivision (7) to Section 9.01; and declaring an emergency.
House: Human Services
Coauthor authorized
HCR 107
69-0 (1985)
Author: Price, AlbertSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Requesting the Texas Department of Human Resources to use any available unexpended state funds appropriated to the department for purposes of administering the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program for the remainder of the biennium ending on August 31, 1985.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HCR 151
69-0 (1985)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Requesting Congress to implement a "Marshall Plan" approach for emergency food and development assistance to Africa.
House: State, Federal & International Relations
No action taken in committee
SB 526
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the creation, administration, funding, and review of and assistance to certain programs administered by the state or by nonprofit organizations for the relief of hunger or inadequate diet.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SCR 89
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Requesting the Texas Department of Human Resources use any available unexpended state funds appropriated to the department for purposes of administering the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program for the remainder of the biennium if federal funds are unavailable.
House: Appropriations Senate: Health & Human Resources
Referred to Appropriations
SCR 90
69-0 (1985)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Directing the Texas Department of Agriculture to study the feasibility of providing tax incentives to encourage donations to food banks and to encourage the transportation of foodstuffs to food banks.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
HB 619
68-0 (1983)
Author: Keller, Ray
Relating to handling charges to cover the cost of distribution of commodities and food stamps.
House: Human Services
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1366
68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Bob
Relating to state funding for school breakfast programs.
House: Public Education
Testimony Received
HB 2036
68-0 (1983)
Author: Toomey, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a food stamp workfare program.
House: Human Services
Referred to Committee on Human Services
HCR 162
68-0 (1983)
Author: Price, AlbertSponsor: Parmer, Hugh
Declaring that federal and state nutrition programs should be protected from further budget cuts.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 192
68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to handling charges to cover the cost of distribution of commodities and food stamps.
Senate: State Affairs
No action taken
SB 1319
68-0 (1983)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to state funding for school breakfast programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
SCR 80
68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, HughSponsor: Lee, El Franco
Recognizing that the funding for federal/state nutrition programs, including food stamps, child nutrition programs, and elderly nutrition programs should be protected from further budget cuts.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SCR 81
68-0 (1983)
Author: Parmer, Hugh
Establishing an interim study committee to investigate hunger in Texas.
Senate: Health & Human Resources
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
HB 148
67-0 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to school lunches for senior citizens.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 984
67-0 (1981)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to school lunches for senior citizens.
House: Public Education
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 290
66-0 (1979)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the requirement that certain school districts participate in the national school breakfast program.
House: Public Education
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
HB 499
66-0 (1979)
Author: McBee, Susan Gurley
Relating to breakfast programs for public school students from low-income families.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 636
66-0 (1979)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to school lunches for senior citizens.
House: Public Education
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1148
66-0 (1979)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to school district participation in the federal breakfast program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1945
66-0 (1979)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to food stamps.
House: Human Services
Scheduled for future calendar placement
SB 1150
66-0 (1979)
Author: Meier, BillSponsor: Crawford, Bo
Relating to food stamps; defining offenses and providing penalties and relating to a source of funds for enforcement.
House: Human Services Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
HB 136
65-0 (1977)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Truan, Carlos
Relating to providing breakfast for public school students from low-income families.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
HB 259
65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Luther
Relating to penalties for certain unauthorized uses of food stamp coupons and authorizations to purchase food stamp coupons.
House: Health & Welfare
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
SB 87
65-0 (1977)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Jones, Luther
Relating to certain unauthorized alteration, transfer, redemption, use, or possession of food stamp coupons and of authorizations to purchase food stamp coupons; providing for aggregation of amounts in determining the grade of an offense; providing penalties.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Human Resources
Effective immediately
SB 379
65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to penalties for certain unauthorized uses of food stamp coupons and authorizations to purchase food stamp coupons.
Senate: Human Resources
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 1073
65-0 (1977)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to providing breakfast programs for public school students from low-income families.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 7
65-1 (1977)
Author: Robbins, Joe
Relating to breakfast programs for public school students from low income families.
Filed
HB 1851
64-0 (1975)
Author: Denton, Lane
Requiring that school lunches be made available to students in certain schools; directing the Central Education Agency to establish nutritional standards for school lunches.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 1971
64-0 (1975)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to certain unauthorized use of food stamp coupons and of authorizations to purchase food stamps coupons; providing penalties.
House: Health & Welfare
Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
SB 931
64-0 (1975)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to unauthorized possession and certain unauthorized uses of food stamp coupons and of authorization to purchase food stamp coupons.
House: Health & Welfare Senate: Jurisprudence
Postponed
HB 1094
63-0 (1973)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to the establishment of a state food stamp program.
House: Human Resources Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
HCR 180
63-0 (1973)
Author: Johnson, Eddie
Creating a special interim committee to study nutritional quality of food served in state-supported institutions.
House: Human Resources
Referred to Committee on Human Resources
SB 390
63-0 (1973)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Establishing a statewide "Food Stamp Program" to be administered by the State Department of Public Welfare; authorizing the State Department to accept and expend funds, authoring assessments; authorizing research and demonstration projects; authorizing a method of deducting funds from money payments of recipients for the purchase of food stamps, providing for personnel in accordance with a merit system; providing for the promulgation of reasonable rules and regulations for determining eligibility for Food Stamps; by adding a new Section 7-C providing for the detection and prosecution of fraud and for recovery of losses; by adding a new Section 7-D authorizing the bonding of employees, providing for indemnification against losses, and authorizing the State Department to take steps necessary to operate the the Programs, safeguarding confidentiality of records and adherence to the Civil Rights Act of 1964; providing a repealing clause, a savings clause.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported favorably
HB 853
62-0 (1971)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"Sponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the establishment of a Food Stamp Program.
HB 1470
62-0 (1971)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the determination of eligibility for participation in the food stamp program.
HJR 12
62-0 (1971)
Author: Farenthold, Frances
Proposing an amendment to Article III, Section 51-a of the Texas Constitution, authorizing the Legislature to enact legislation and appropriate funds for assistance grants, medical care and rehabilitation services for needy individuals and families.
HJR 14
62-0 (1971)
Author: Truan, Carlos | et. al.
Providing that the Legislature shall enact appropriate legislation which will enable the State of Texas to cooperate with the government of the United States in providing assistance grants out of state funds to, and/or medical care on behalf of needy aged persons, needy persons who are totally and permanently disabled, needy blind persons, needy dependent children, etc.
SB 423
62-0 (1971)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the establishment of a Food Stamp Program.
SB 431
62-0 (1971)
Author: Bernal, Joe J.
Relating to the authorization of the State Department of Public Welfare to establish a statewide food stamp program.
HB 307
59-0 (1965)
Author: Alaniz, John C. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Department of Public Welfare to establish a food stamp plan and to participate in and implement the federal food stamp program.
HB 441
53-0 (1953)
Author: Reeves, Elbert
Relating to amending certain Acts by creating a new Division within the State Department of Public Welfare to be known as the "Commodity Distribution Division," prescribing its powers, duties, and functions.
HB 196
51-0 (1949)
Author: Zivley, Lamar A.
Relating to providing for the creation of a division within the State Department of Public Welfare to be known as the "Commodity Distribution Division"; providing for an emergency appropriation for administrative purposes for the period from May 1, 1949 to August 31, 1949; providing for an appropriation for the biennium beginning September 1, 1949 and ending August 31, 1951 for the purpose of setting up facilities for the distribution of commodities for the biennium in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and providing a repealing clause and a saving clause.
SB 210
51-0 (1949)
Author: Corbin, Sr., Kilmer B.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for the creation of a division within the State Department of Public Welfare to be known as the "Commodity Distribution Division"; providing a repealing clause and a saving clause.
HB 196
50-0 (1947)
Author: Spacek, Rudolph B. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the establishment, maintenance, operation, administration, and expansion of nonprofit school lunch programs in public schools in this State, and making an appropriation for matching and supplementing Federal funds for subsidizing the school lunch programs of this State.
SB 192
50-0 (1947)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to providing for the establishment, maintenance, operation and expansion of non-profit school lunch programs in public and non-profit private generally recognized schools of high school grades or under; making an appropriation.