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Gov. Abbott Vetoes the $60 Million that Would Launch Summer Food Assistance Program
TEXAS, JUN 23 – Governor Abbott vetoed $60 million for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer program, blocking $450 million in federal aid aimed at reducing child food insecurity in Texas, where 1 in 4 children face hunger.
- In June 2025, Governor Greg Abbott rejected a $60 million allocation intended to support a summer meal program for low-income children in Texas, citing uncertainties surrounding federal funding.
- Abbott cited significant uncertainty about federal matching rates and potential long-term state costs as reasons for his veto, stating the Legislature can reconsider funding once clarity improves.
- The $60 million allocation would have allowed Texas to join a federally established summer food assistance initiative that offers $120 per child to support families during the months when school meals are not available.
- Advocates say nearly 3.8 million children in Texas are eligible for the program, which was projected to secure around $450 million in federal funding, while local nonprofits report that demand for their services has tripled amid rising food insecurity.
- The veto will delay Texas' participation in Summer EBT and may increase summer hunger risks, though Abbott did not exclude future state involvement and lawmakers may revisit the issue.
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Texas will not join federal summer meals program after Gov. Abbott vetoes $60M in funding
Texas is one of thirteen states that does not participate in the federal Summer EBT Program, which provides food assistance for low-income children while school is out for the summer.
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Uncertainty looms for San Angelo ISD's free summer lunch program amidst Abbotts veto
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A veto of millions in funding by the Texas governor could affect the San Angelo School District's (SAISD) summer lunch program in the future. ‘The district will take appropriate steps to comply’: SAISD on 2 new laws changed recently Governor Greg Abbott has vetoed legislation that would have provided 60 million in funding designated for a new summer food program for Texas families. A quarter of …
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