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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 -
JCC Dallas Senior Meal Program
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas (“JCC Dallas”) is operating a Senior Meals Program, thorough which it distributes nutritious, kosher meals to seniors. » more information -
Mission Arlington
During the COVID-19 outbreak, Mission Arlington is operating a drive-thru food pantry to provide food to individuals in need. Mission Arlington is also delivering food and supplies, where possible, to those who request it. » more information -
San Antonio Food Bank Food Distributions
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the San Antonio Food Bank is providing a city-wide food distribution in San Antonio, Texas. Home deliveries are available for elderly and homebound individuals in the greater San Antonio area. Rural distributions are … » more information -
Society of Samaritans Feed My Sheep Food Pantry
During the COVID-19 outbreak, the Society of Samaritans is operating its Feed My Sheep Food Pantry, offering drive-thru groceries to individuals in need. » more information -
Red River Cultural District Banding Together ATX
Through its Banding Together ATX program, the Red River Cultural District is providing grocery gift cards of up to $100 to support music, hospitality, and service industry workers who have suffered financially due to event cancellations or business … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
Mental Health Hotline
Texas Health and Human Services has launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help Texans experiencing anxiety, stress, or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. » more information -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Cash Assistance Program
The Texas Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is a support service for Texas families. The purpose of TANF is to provide financial and medical assistance to needy dependent children and the parents or relatives with whom they are … » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information -
National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Temporary Suspension of Residential Eviction Proceedings
On April 6, 2020, the Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order extending the deadlines of its March 20, 2020 order that temporarily suspended residential eviction proceedings. The order does not alter any obligations tenants have to timely pay … » 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 -
Temporary Suspension of Eviction Proceedings
On March 18, 2020, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins issued an order suspending eviction hearings and writs of possession for 60 days to prevent renters from being displaced and to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. The order does not relieve … » 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
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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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
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information
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