Texas SB1183 mandates electronic benefits transfer cards for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition programs to display recipients' photos.

Texas SB1183 amends the Government Code to require that electronic benefits transfer cards for the financial assistance program and the supplemental nutrition assistance program display the name and photograph of the recipient or authorized person. Exemptions apply for those 65 or older, under 19, blind, disabled, victims of domestic violence, homeless, or issued at a local commission office. The Department of Public Safety must provide photographs to the Health and Human Services Commission.

Texas SB1183 mandates electronic benefits transfer cards for financial assistance and supplemental nutrition programs to display recipients' photos.

Texas SB1183 amends the Government Code to require that electronic benefits transfer cards for the financial assistance program and the supplemental nutrition assistance program display the name and photograph of the recipient or authorized person. Exemptions apply for those 65 or older, under 19, blind, disabled, victims of domestic violence, homeless, or issued at a local commission office. The Department of Public Safety must provide photographs to the Health and Human Services Commission.