1 TAC § 372.4. Purpose of TANF and SNAP

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Texas Administrative Code › Title 1 ADMINISTRATION › Part 15 TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION › Chapter 372 TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS › 1 TAC § 372.4

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(a) The TANF Program encourages self-sufficiency by providing temporary cash assistance and work opportunities to needy families with dependent children.

(b) SNAP encourages improved diets by providing nutrition assistance to low-income individuals or groups.

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