For years, Texas lawmakers have tried to stop food stamp recipients from purchasing snack food. With support from the federal government, Texas’ first step to root out unhealthy foods from the ...

For years, Texas lawmakers have tried to stop food stamp recipients from purchasing snack food. With support from the federal government, Texas’ first step to root out unhealthy foods from the ...

Texas News Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases Buoyed by the Trump administration's willingness to place restrictions on food assistance programs, Texas moves to limit junk food.

Buoyed by the Trump administration's willingness to place restrictions on food assistance programs, Texas moves to limit junk food.

The measure should be signed quickly by Gov. Greg Abbott, who signaled he wants a waiver from federal rules to keep junk food from SNAP purchases.

Texas, along with several other states, has moved to stop food assistance from being used to buy soda, candy, chips and other "junk food." ...

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The Texas Senate passed SB 379, which bars people from using SNAP benefits to buy highly-processed items. The bill now heads to the House.