Greg Abbott vetoed funding for a summer food assistance program despite Texas’ high rates of food insecurity, citing concerns over matching federal funds. (Camilo Diaz | Fort Worth Report)As food insecurity in Texas increases, advocates want state officials to reconsider a summer food assistance program cut from the state budget. The summer EBT program, SUN Bucks, provides grocery benefits for eligible school-age children over summer break. Texas has one of the highest rates of hunger in the country, with almost 5.4 million people experiencing food insecurity in 2023. Dallas-Fort Worth ranks third among U.S. metro areas, according to the North Texas Food Bank.