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first_reported: 2026-11-11 18:47 CST
updated: 2026-11-11 18:47 CST
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# About 700,000 fewer Texans are receiving SNAP benefits

KPRC reported about 700,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP. Harris County mother Monica Cabrera said she skipped meals so her son would have enough.

Section: [Around Town](/houston/section/life.md) · Entities: [Monica Cabrera](/houston/wiki/monica-cabrera.md), [Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program](/houston/wiki/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program.md)

## Coverage

- [KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC)](https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2026/11/12/about-700000-fewer-texans-are-on-snap-one-harris-county-mom-says-shes-skipped-meals-to-feed-her-son/), 2026-11-11 18:47 CST: About 700,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP. One Harris County mom says she's skipped meals to feed her son

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.