Millions of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see new restrictions on what they ...

Starting April 1, Texans using SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use taxpayer-funded dollars to buy soda and candy.

Texas SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use their Lone Star Cards to buy candy or sweetened drinks beginning April 1.

Right now, the SNAP program helps about 3.3 million Texans purchase groceries.

Texas will ban SNAP purchases of candy, gum, and sweetened drinks starting April 1, becoming the first state to implement ...

AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that they can no longer buy candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star ...

Beginning April 1, SNAP recipients in Texas will no longer be able to buy candies or sweetened drinks using their benefits. Products containing delta-8 THC are displayed next to the snacks and candies ...

Beginning April 1, benefits cannot be used to purchase certain drinks or snacks in the Lone Star State.

New rules will affect more than 3 million low-income Texans ...

Texas will bar SNAP recipients from buying candy and soda with benefits starting April 1, becoming the first state to enact such limits.

The changes come after lawmakers passed a bill during the last legislative session to try to encourage Texas families to buy vegetables, meats, and whole grains with their SNAP benefits each month.

Texas SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use their Lone Star Cards to purchase candy, gum, or sweetened drinks beginning April 1, 2026, under new state restrictions.