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Read. Follow. Verify.Texas HB 1999 removes federal felony drug conviction restrictions for food stamps and cash assistance eligibility
Last action · March 14, 2025: Referred to Human ServicesSponsor: John Bucy
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What This Bill Proposed
Texas HB 1999 exempts individuals from federal law restrictions that bar people with certain criminal convictions from receiving benefits and financial assistance, taking effect September 1, 2025.
Changes eligibility rules for individuals with past criminal convictions seeking state-administered food and financial aid benefits by opting out of federal restrictions.
Who It Would Have Affected
Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Individuals with certain criminal convictions
State human services agencies
They must update initial determination and redetermination procedures for financial assistance and SNAP benefits, and may request federal waivers if necessary before implementation.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.
Procedural history
3 actions- Mar 14, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to Human Services
- Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroducedRead first time
- Jan 22, 2025HouseIntroducedFiled
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 65)
- Controversy50Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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