Texas 87th Legislature (2021) Status: Introduced
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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 87th Legislature (2021). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 33.015(a), Human Resources Code, Section 33.019, Human Resources Code.

  • Section 33.015(a), Human Resources Code

    and Section 33.019

    amended

  • Section 33.019, Human Resources Code

    Sec. 33.019. SIMPLIFIED CERTIFICATION AND RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN SNAP APPLICANTS AND RECIPIENTS. (a) The commission shall develop and implement simplified certification and recertification requirements for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for individuals who are 60 years of age or older and who reside in a household in which every individual residing in the household is 60 years of age or older. The simplified requirements must: (1) allow an individual described by this section to waive recertification interview requirements; (2) simplify and reduce the number of verification requirements for certifying and recertifying eligibility to receive benefits, which must include the use of a shortened application form; and (3) allow the individual to remain eligible for benefits for 36 months after certification and after each recertification. (b) An individual described by this section is required to: (1) submit to the commission a change reporting form every 12 months during the 36-month eligibility period; and (2) report to the commission, in accordance with federal law, when the individual receives an increase in income. (c) The commission shall, in a manner that complies with federal law, use data matching to help enroll in the supplemental nutrition assistance program eligible individuals described by this section who are receiving Medicaid benefits. The commission may seek or use private funding or contract with a public or private entity to carry out this section.

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What is the current status of HB1019?
This bill died with 87th Legislature (2021). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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