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

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.

Come April 1, 2026, the candy aisle is going to look very different for Texans who use SNAP. A new statewide rule, signed off ...

Families who lost food now have until Feb. 23, 2026, to request replacements. Approved benefits will be reloaded to Lone Star Cards within two business days. AUSTIN, Texas - The deadline to apply for ...

In April, Texas will restrict SNAP purchases, eliminating sugary drinks and candy to push for healthier choices, while still ...