Relating to the eligibility of certain students enrolled in a postsecondary educational institution for the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HB 820 would expand SNAP (food assistance) eligibility for certain Texas students at colleges and career schools by exempting them from standard work requirements. To qualify, students must be enrolled at least half-time in an eligible institution (including colleges and career schools) and either participate in a work-study program or have a $0 expected family contribution (as determined by federal student aid rules). The state must create rules to maintain eligibility during academic breaks, and these changes apply only to new SNAP applications or renewals starting September 1, 2025. This policy directly affects low-income students pursuing postsecondary education who meet the specified financial or work-study criteria.