Starting April 1, 2026, Texas SNAP recipients will no longer be able to purchase candy or sweetened drinks with their ...

New food stamp restrictions prohibiting benefits to be used to purchase sweetened beverages and candy will affect millions of Texans starting April 1. Senate Bill 379, one of three bills under Texas’ ...

New restrictions on what Texans can buy with food stamp benefits take effect Wednesday, limiting purchases of most candy and sweetened beverages under a new state law aimed at encouraging healthier ...

This year, 22 states are changing what people who rely on SNAP for food assistance can buy with their benefits. The new rules ...

Candy bars and other sweets are displayed in the candy aisle of a convenience store in Austin on March 11, 2026. Beginning April 1, people will not be allowed to purchase candy and certain sweetened ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Starting April 1, 2026, Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will no longer be able to use their Lone Star Cards to purchase candy or sweetened ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Starting Wednesday, Texas SNAP recipients can no longer use benefits to buy sugary drinks or candy under new program changes. NCAA ...

Starting April 1, Texas will become the first state to implement sweeping new restrictions on the types of food and beverages available for purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...