SNAP enrollment in Maverick County fell from 16,274 people in September 2025 to 14,001 in September 2026, a drop of 2,273, or about 13.97 percent, according to a review by the Eagle Pass Business Journal of figures published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
The number of children under 18 enrolled in SNAP fell from about 7,387 to 6,228, a decline of 1,159, or 15.69 percent. The article notes that children are generally not subject to SNAP work requirements, but their benefits can be affected when household eligibility changes or when parents or guardians have trouble keeping assistance. SNAP cases in the county dropped from 6,966 to 6,238.
Monthly SNAP payments decreased from $2,552,797 to $2,198,369, a reduction of $354,428, or about 13.88 percent. The article raises questions about whether stricter federal eligibility rules and administrative barriers under the Trump administration are affecting families already facing a rising cost of living and food insecurity.