/tags/tanf TANF en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:44:09 GMT /texas/2016-12-19/new-bill-would-mandate-drug-testing-for-needy-adults-before-they-apply-for-benefits From Texas Standard: Federal law doesn't allow states to drug test food stamp recipients, but there is no such law for another program that gives federal� Mon, 19 Dec 2016 20:44:09 GMT /texas/2016-12-19/new-bill-would-mandate-drug-testing-for-needy-adults-before-they-apply-for-benefits Rhonda Fanning /politics/2013-05-22/bill-on-drug-testing-of-state-aid-recipients-gets-initial-approval Update (May 25, 2013): Both the House and Senate have passed this bill, sending it to Gov. Rick Perry's desk for his approval.Original story:The Texas� Wed, 22 May 2013 07:55:51 GMT /politics/2013-05-22/bill-on-drug-testing-of-state-aid-recipients-gets-initial-approval /politics/2013-04-10/texas-senate-oks-drug-tests-for-people-on-welfare The Texas Senate voted unanimously today to require drug testing for Texans on welfare.SB 11 would require Texans who get cash from the Temporary� Wed, 10 Apr 2013 21:15:35 GMT /politics/2013-04-10/texas-senate-oks-drug-tests-for-people-on-welfare Trey Shaar