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

The Texas Senate passed a bill that would ban SNAP food stamp recipients from buying things like ... Texas Senator Mayes ...

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

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.

Lawmakers want to make Texas healthy again! Amid Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's investigation into Kellogg's use of artificial dyes, other Texas lawmakers are looking into legislation that would ...

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

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 ...

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

A proposed Texas law that would end the use of SNAP benefits, or food stamps, for buying “junk food” passed the Texas Senate last week. Senate Bill 379, authored by Houston-area state Sen.

Amidst the chaos of the last seven days, this bit of news might have gotten lost: The National Institute for Occupational ...

Efforts to keep junk foods from being paid for by Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, are increasing at the ...

RELATED: Trump officials want to ban junk food from SNAP. Past efforts show it's not easy to do The legislation now moves to the Texas House for consideration. Under SB 379, SNAP benefits can no ...