Fort Bend and Washington Counties Included in SNAP Benefit Replacements Post-Hurricane Beryl

In an effort to assist those hit by the havoc wrought by Hurricane Beryl, Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Fort Bend and Washington counties have been included in the automatic SNAP benefit replacements program, bringing the total to 20 counties in Texas where SNAP recipients can count on this relief. According to a statement on the governor’s website, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has secured the necessary federal nod to expedite aid to these communities, ensuring that residents can replenish the food lost in the storm’s wake.