Relating to eligibility for and benefits under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HB 2202 establishes a standard 12-month eligibility period for Texas SNAP benefits after initial approval or recertification, with specific exceptions for seniors/disabled individuals with no income living in similar households or for individuals expecting income changes within six months. It requires the Texas Health and Human Services Commission to conduct monthly quality control reviews of SNAP households (both approved and denied cases) to verify eligibility and benefit accuracy using electronic data. Recipients must submit a mid-period report between months 4-6 to disclose changes in income, household composition, or residence. This bill directly affects SNAP recipients and the state agency administering the program.