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Texas Implements New SNAP Restrictions on Candy and Sweet Drinks

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Beginning April 1, 2025, Texas will enforce new restrictions on the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Recipients will no longer be permitted to purchase candy, gum, or sweetened beverages with their Lone Star Cards. This policy change is a result of a waiver granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in August 2025, aimed at promoting healthier eating habits among SNAP beneficiaries. This shift will significantly impact low-income families who rely on these benefits for their grocery needs.

Key Details: • New restrictions take effect on April 1, 2025. • SNAP recipients cannot buy candy, gum, or sweetened drinks with Lone Star Cards. • Policy change aims to encourage healthier food choices.

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