Updated July 29, 2021 - TDA received the new meal rates effective 7/1/21 and TX-UNPS is updated.
July 28, 2021 - The School Nutrition Program (SNP) site applications must be submitted and approved as a prerequisite for SSO application processing. SSO sites submitted for approval will be returned for correction if there are no SNP site applications in submitted and/or approved status.
July 28, 2021 - The webinar held on July 27 on this topic and the associated slides are now available. Click here to view them and other FSMC resources.
July 27, 2021 - Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) will not be taking “And Justice For All..." (AJFA) poster orders through TX-UNPS and will not be distributing posters to contracting entities (CE). Locally printed paper copies AJFA posters may substituted as necessary.
July 27, 2021 - Uploading Certification and Benefit Issuance and Documentation in TX-UNPS
July 23, 2021 - Now available on SquareMeals.org: Trainings and webinars on the Procurement Review Process and Procurement Basics. Visit the Procurement Review page located under Compliance on the National School Lunch Program menu for more information!
July 22, 2021 - Two new SFSP site application questions have been added as of 7/22/2021. A response will be required upon modification to an existing site application or adding a new site application.
July 19, 2021 - TDA received the new meal rates effective 7/1/21 and TX-UNPS is updated.
July 14, 2021 - DEADLINE OCTOBER 9, 2021
July 12, 2021 - The program year for CACFP is now set to default to PY22. Please take note of the program year in which you are updating the application packet to ensure that the correct program year is being updated.
July 9, 2021 - TDA has been busy making it easier for CEs to learn about programs, including CACFP, NSLP/SBP, and SFSP. The new Quick References provide CEs an overview of the program, including how they can participate!
July 3, 2021 – Tyson Foods Inc., a Dexter, Mo. establishment, is recalling approximately 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes.
July 2, 2021 - NEW At-Risk sites that do not qualify for area eligibility (50% Free and reduced)
July 2, 2021 - All new original At-Risk sites submitted to TDA will be reviewed to identify if any pre-existing sites operate within a two-mile radius. Sites determined to be operating within a two-mile radius of a pre-existing operating site will be further assessed to determine if there are any extenuating circumstances that would establish the eligibility of the site to operate in close proximity of the other site.
July 1, 2021 - If you are renewing for participation and do not need to make any changes to your authorized representatives’ TX-UNPS user access/user rights, please do not re-submit a FND 101 form/Certificate of Authority form.