Abbott, HHSC seek permission for SNAP recipients to use benefits at take-out, drive-throughs Sat, 03/28/2020 - 12:00am AUSTIN (March 25) – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission sent a letter yesterday to ...PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today! Read more about Abbott, HHSC seek permission for SNAP recipients to use benefits at take-out, drive-throughs