Texas passes on EBT summer lunch program

Texas is one of 15 states opting out of federal funding for the USDA summer lunches program.This year 35 states will participate in a $2.5 billion federal nutrition program offering free school meals during the summer.According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, when the USDA notified HHSC officials of their new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer, or EBT program on...

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