New SNAP restrictions set to begin April 1
Beginning April 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Texas can no longer use their benefits to buy candy or sweetened drinks. The change came following a 2025 letter from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to the U.S. Department of Agriculture requesting a waiver to prohibit SNAP benefits from being used to make the purchases. "Texas is leading the way in aligning SNAP benefits with healthier food options," Abbott said. […]