The Houstonian
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15th May 2025
Bill aims to tackle student hunger at Texas universities
One Texas lawmaker is looking to decrease college food insecurities or student hunger at Texas colleges and universities, an issue that affects thousands of college students across the nation.
House Bill 1289 filed by Texas Democratic Rep. John Bucy aims to tackle student hunger issues at post-secondary institutions primarily through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
College students across the country rely on SNAP for health benefits and food access but only 33 percent are poten...