Starting on Wednesday, Texans will no longer be able to buy sugary drinks and snacks with SNAP benefits.
Under the new rules, starting April 1st, the 3 million Texans who rely on SNAP benefits will no longer be able to use their Lone Star Cards to buy candy, gum, or sweetened drinks.
The policy change follows a waiver approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a move championed by Governor Greg Abbott and the Trump Administration to shift the program’s focus toward long-term health outcomes.
In Dallas and Tarrant Counties, about 10% of households receive SNAP benefits.
