Texas SNAP Junk Food Ban

Texas closer to banning junk food from SNAP benefits program

Texas Senate passes bill to ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits

A bill that would prevent Texas SNAP recipients from using their benefits to purchase junk food is moving forward in the state legislature.

ABC13 Houston · 1d

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.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 2d

Texas moves closer to banning chips, soda and candy from food stamp program

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

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Should Texas lawmakers ban SNAP benefits from being used on junk food? | Tell 26 poll

HOUSTON - At the state capitol, lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk ...

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SNAP Benefits Face Ban on Certain Foods Under New Bill

Texas state Senator Mayes Middleton said: "Junk food doesn't even satisfy ... and many families supplement their SNAP purchases with their cash income...Instead, the ban may increase ...

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Republican bills put taxpayer-funded junk food on the chopping block

Republican lawmakers push proposals to ban the purchase of junk foods, such as sodas, with SNAP benefits. Several bills have ...

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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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