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Texas
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 8, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Texas, we recommend that you visit the Governor's COVID-19 Resources portal, the Harris County website or Dallas County's Coronavirus Updates and Information.
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
Extension for Employers to File Quarterly Wage Reports
Due to COVID-19, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is extending the due date for filing 1st Quarter 2020 wage reports to May 15, 2020. In addition, due to unprecedented internet traffic, TWC is requesting that businesses do not start filing … » more information -
Shared Work Program for Employers
The Shared Work program provides Texas employers with an alternative to layoffs. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) developed this voluntary program to help Texas employers and employees withstand a slowdown in business. » more information -
Temporary Suspension of Eviction Proceedings for Residential and Commercial Renters
On March 26, 2020, Austin City Council passed an ordinance providing renters that have failed to pay rent a 60-day grace period before facing eviction proceedings. Specifically, the ordinance requires landlords to provide delinquent renters with a … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
Unemployment Insurance
The Texas Unemployment Insurance (UI) program pays benefits to those individuals who lost their jobs through no fault of their own. The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) determines benefit eligibility based on past wages, why someone lost their job … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Meal Programs for School Children
In light of school closures, certain facilities will be serving school meals to eligible students. » more information -
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
SNAP is a food assistance program for low and no income individuals and families. SNAP provides money in the form of EBT cards (Lone Star Cards) to buy healthy foods. » more information -
Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance
WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides money in the form of WIC EBT cards to buy healthy foods, and also provides nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information -
Allen Community Outreach
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Allen Community Outreach is operating a drive-thru food pantry for Collin County residents, as well as a mobile food pantry that delivers food to individuals in Branch, Collin County. Allen Community Outreach is also … » more information -
Brazos Valley Food Bank
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Brazos Valley Food Bank is continuing to provide food to serve individuals throughout the Brazos Valley by partnering with multiple food pantries and drive-thru distribution services and offering food delivery … » more information -
Brother Bill’s Helping Hands Grocery Store
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Brother Bill’s Helping Hands (BBHH) Grocery Store is providing pre-packaged food, toiletries, and diapers to clients through a drive-thru service in its parking lot. » more information -
Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock Food Vouchers
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Catholic Charities Diocese of Lubbock is continuing to provide food vouchers to individuals in need living in the South Plains region. » more information -
Interfaith of The Woodlands Food Pantry
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Interfaith of the Woodlands is operating a drive-thru food pantry and offering weekly grocery delivery to seniors. » more information
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