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Texas takes 'junk food' off SNAP list as part of Trump push to 'Make America Healthy Again'

Texas takes "junk food" off the SNAP eligibility list as part of the Trump administration's push to "Make America Healthy ...

New SNAP rules in Texas restrict sweetened foods and drinks

Starting April 1, 2026, Texas SNAP recipients will no longer be able to buy candy, gum, or sugary drinks under a new federal ...

Texas SNAP Payment: List of beneficiaries receiving their food stamps from August 4 to 10, 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is one of the most important implementations in the United States in ...
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Soda, candy will soon be off-limits for Texas SNAP benefit recipients

Starting April 1, 2026, people who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, benefits in Texas will no ...
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Gov. Abbott, HHSC Announce Approval of SNAP Healthy Foods Waiver

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott announced that HHSC has received federal approval to prohibit the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy with SNAP benefits.

SNAP Texas Recertification August 2025: What is the deadline to renew before losing your benefits?

If you live in Texas and receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, it is essential that you know ...

New SNAP Rules Prioritize Healthy Eating, Aims To Curb Chronic Disease

The USDA has approved new state waivers to ban junk food from the SNAP program, backing Trump’s Make America Healthy Again ...

Map Shows How Each State Could Lose SNAP Benefits Under New Requirements

The new rules have introduced age-based changes to SNAP work requirements. Able-bodied adults between the ages of 55 and 64 ...