Seek a federal investigation of Texas’s SNAP backlog

Vicente Gonzalez joined other Texas members of Congress in asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to investigate the state’s delayed processing of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) applications, including evaluating contracted vendors. The letter cited a rise in pending applications from about 3,700 in January 2026 to 175,000 by early September, and noted federal processing deadlines of 30 days generally and seven days for expedited applications. The lawmakers also asked for federal intervention if the backlog was not adequately addressed and requested a response by November 30, 2026.

Context: This was a joint request to USDA, not an individual legislative promise or an enacted policy.

In their own words

also demanded an investigation, including an evaluation of contracted vendors, and federal intervention if the backlog was not adequately addressed.

The source

Vicente Gonzalez: post-election demand for action on food assistance

Published: 11/9/2026
Retrieved: 11/10/2026