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Revision Notice 26-4, Effective Oct. 1, 2026
Archived Revision 26-3, Effective July 1, 2026 (PDF)
Archived Revision 26-2, Effective April 1, 2026 (PDF)
Archived Revision 26-1, Effective Jan. 1, 2026 (PDF)
Archived Revision 25-4, Effective Oct. 1, 2025 (PDF)
Revisions
The following sections were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Sections | Section Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A-140 | Expedited Service | Clarifies examples of expedited redeterminations. (SNAP) |
| A-1323.4.5 | Allowable Costs of Producing Income | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-05, Mileage Rate Increase, released on March 2, 2026. (All Programs) |
| A-1370 | Verification Requirements | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-16, 2. FY 27 SNAP Cost of Living Updates, released on Sept. 16, 2026. (SNAP) |
| A-1428.1 | Allowable Medical Expenses | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-05, Mileage Rate Increase, released on March 2, 2026. (All Programs) |
| A-1429.3.1 | Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 25-20, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (LIHEAA), released on Nov. 10, 2025. (SNAP) |
| A-1429.3.3 | Determining the Appropriate Utility Allowance | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 25-20, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 (LIHEAA), released on Nov. 10, 2025. (SNAP) |
| B-621 | What to Report | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-16, 2. FY 27 SNAP Cost of Living Updates, released on Sept. 16, 2026. (SNAP) |
| C-111 | Income Limits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-16, 1. TANF Maximum Grant Amounts, released on Sept. 16, 2026. (TANF) |
| C-121 | Maximum Income Limits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-16, 2. FY 27 SNAP Cost of Living Updates, released on Sept. 16, 2026. (SNAP) |
| C-121.1 | Deduction Amounts | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-16, 2. FY 27 SNAP Cost of Living Updates, released on Sept. 16, 2026. (SNAP) |
| C-122 | How to Determine Monthly SNAP Allotments | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-16, 2. FY 27 SNAP Cost of Living Updates, released on Sept. 16, 2026. (SNAP) |
| C-123 | How to Prorate Benefits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-16, 2. FY 27 SNAP Cost of Living Updates, released on Sept. 16, 2026. (SNAP) |
| C-321 | Current TANF State Time Limit County Hardship List | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the current quarter. (TANF) |
| C-322 | Previous TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the last three previous quarterly dates. (TANF) |
| C-1431 | Whole Monthly Allotments by Household Size | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-16, 2. FY 27 SNAP Cost of Living Updates, released on Sept. 16, 2026. (SNAP) |
Forms
The following forms were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Form | Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Form H1019 and Instructions | Report of Change | Adds reporting requirements for Transitional Medicaid. Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-09, SNAP Streamlined Reporting Requirements, released on May 22, 2026. Form published on July 27, 2026. |
| Form H1071 and Instructions | Family Violence Exemption for Medicaid and CHIP | Deletes form. Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-08, 1. Self-Attestation for Family Violence Good Cause, released on April 13, 2026. (Medicaid and CHIP) |
| Form H1146-M and Instructions | Form H1146-M, Medicaid Report (Manual) | Deletes form per the Transitional Medicaid – Remove Continuous Eligibility project. (TP 07 and TP 37) |
| Form H1706 and Instructions | Good Cause Recommendation and Family Violence Exemption | Deletes form. Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 26-08, 1. Self-Attestation for Family Violence Good Cause, released on April 13, 2026. (TANF) |
Retired Bulletins
The following bulletins are deleted from the Texas Works Handbook since the information has either been incorporated into the handbook or is no longer necessary:
| Release Date | Bulletin No. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 03-02-26 | 26-05 | Mileage Rate Increase (PDF) |
| 02-19-26 | 26-04 | 2026 Federal Poverty Level (PDF) |
| 02-11-26 | 26-03 | Termination of Parole for Certain Immigrants and Immediate Family Members (PDF) |
| 12-29-25 | 25-24 | Federal Benefits 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment - COLA (PDF) |
| 11-14-25 | 25-22 | Federal Government Shutdown Update (PDF) |
| 11-10-25 | 25-21 | Partial November SNAP Allotments (PDF) Attachment: SNAP Allotment Chart November 2025 Partial Benefits (PDF) |
| 11-10-25 | 25-20 | Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 - LIHEAA |
| 09-05-25 | 25-15 | 1. TANF Maximum Grant Amounts (PDF) 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments (PDF) 3. SNAP-CAP Shelter Threshold and Allotments (PDF) Attachment: SNAP Allotment Chart (PDF) |
| 07-22-25 | 25-13 | Compacts of Free Association (COFA) Eligibility (PDF) |
| 06-13-25 | 25-11 | Requirement to Apply for Other Benefits (PDF) |
| 05-23-25 | 25-09 | SNAP and TANF Telephonic Signatures (PDF) |
| 04-01-25 | 25-08 | SNAP Work Rules – Verbal Informing Documentation (PDF) |
| 02-25-25 | 25-04 | 2025 Federal Poverty Level (PDF) |
| 12-27-24 | 24-18 | Update - SNAP Unauthorized Use Replacement Benefits (PDF) |
| 12-20-24 | 24-17 | Federal Benefits 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) - (PDF) |
| 12-13-24 | 24-16 | Additional Updates to Asset Verification System (PDF) |
| 12-27-24 | 24-15 | Revised - Update - Continuous Eligibility for Medicaid for Children Under 19 (PDF) |
| 11-18-24 | 24-14 | 1. Extension of the Medicaid for Breast and Cervical Cancer (MBCC) Certification Period 2. Update - Eligibility for Federal Benefits for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees (UHPs)(PDF) |
| 0-01-24 | 24-12 | 1. TANF Maximum Grant Amounts 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments (PDF) Attachment: SNAP Allotment Chart (PDF) |
| 08-01-24 | 24-10 | House Bill (H.B.) 12 Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Updates (PDF) |
| 07-17-24 | 24-07 | Spousal Impoverishment Dependent Allowance (PDF) |
| 04-17-24 | 24-04 | 1. End of SNAP Shelter Cost Flexibility: Change of Address 2. End of SNAP Shelter Cost Flexibility: Returned Mail 3. COVID-19 Update: Interview Requirements (PDF) |
| 05-24-23 | 23-10 | SNAP Unauthorized Use Replacement Benefits (PDF) |
| 03-31-23 | 23-08 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Change of Address (PDF) 2. COVID-19 Update: Returned Mail (PDF) |
| 03-31-23 | 23-07 | End of Continuous Medicaid Coverage 1. Maintaining Medicaid Coverage 2. Processing Case Actions for Medical Programs 3. Reasonable Opportunity Period (ROP) 4. Medicaid Buy-In and Medicaid Buy-In for Children Premiums 5. Renewals Initiated Prior to April 1, 2023 6. SNAP Income to Renew Medicaid |
| 02-10-23 | 23-03 | Updates to Afghan Eligibility for Federal Benefits |
| 08-04-22 | 22-14 | Eligibility for Federal Benefits for Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees (UHPs) |
| 12-14-18 | 18-10 | 1. Removal of Fleeing Felon and Parole/Probation Violator Application Questions 2. Maternal Depression Screening Questions 3. Suspension, Termination and Reinstatement of Health Care Coverage for Persons Confined to a County Jail |
| 10-01-14 | 15-02 | Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC) |