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New SNAP purchase restrictions begin April 1 in Texas: What you won’t be able to buy

Millions of Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will see new restrictions on what they ...
Texas Health and Human Services

New SNAP Purchase Restrictions Take Effect April 1

AUSTIN - The Texas Health and Human Services Commission reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that they can no longer buy candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star ...
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SNAP changes take effect April 1, food mart says it will lose some business

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Changes are on the way for those receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, in Texas. Starting April 1, you will not be able to buy munchies like ...
ABC13 Houston

Texas SNAP recipients won't be able to buy certain items starting in April

The changes come after lawmakers passed a bill during the last legislative session to try to encourage Texas families to buy vegetables, meats, and whole grains with their SNAP benefits each month.

Texas issues SNAP restrictions alert to millions

Beginning April 1, benefits cannot be used to purchase certain drinks or snacks in the Lone Star State.
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Texas SNAP Ban On Candy And Sugary Drinks Starts April 1

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

Texas to ban candy, sweetened drinks from SNAP purchases beginning in April

Texas will no longer allow SNAP recipients to buy candy or sweetend drinkg with Lone Star Cards starting April 1, under a new state law approved by ...