Texas Food Stamp Changes

Proponents say taxpayer money shouldn't subsidize junk food. Critics say it could exacerbate hunger in places without easy access to healthy alternatives.

KFYO · 4h

Texas Lawmakers Closer To Banning Using SNAP Benefits To Purchase Junk Food and Soda

The Texas Senate has voted to ban food stamp recipients from purchasing junk food and soda. The vote came this week on Senate Bill 379 and passed overwhelmingly 22-8. The bill would ban food stamp recipients from using SNAP benefits on junk food items.

ABC13 Houston · 2d

Texas closer to banning junk food from SNAP benefits program after Senate passes bill

A bill limiting what you can purchase with food stamps is advancing. What does that mean for the program's future? Here's what we know.

SNAP Texas Recertification March 2025: When to file renewal before losing your benefits?

As is well known, theSupplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is key to the subsistence and economy of millions of people in the United States and their families, so everyt ...

ABC13 Houston2d

Texas Republicans embrace 'MAHA' ideals with legislation targeting ultra-processed foods

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Republican lawmakers in Texas are supporting Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...

2don MSN

Texas SNAP reform: How new rules could change your grocery list

The Texas Senate passed a bill restricting SNAP benefits from buying junk food like soda and candy. It now heads to the House for a vote.

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Texas would lose 67,000 jobs under Republican cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, study says

House Republicans' proposal to cut federal spending by $1.1 trillion over the next decade would result in a $113 billion ...

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Texas Law Aims To Eliminate ‘Snacks’ From SNAP- But Is It a Good Idea?

On the surface, a proposed Texas law makes all the sense in the world. According to Fox News, Texas Senate Bill 379 would ...

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