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SNAP benefit changes starting in Texas in April: A breakdown of what won’t be eligible for
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (383+ words) LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Last year, the legislature ordered changes to what qualifies for purchase under the state's Supplemental...reason for these changes. "The government is wanting to focus more on nutritious food being purchased with the SNAP dollars." Along with…...
SNAP benefit restrictions officially take effect in Texas; what recipients can and cannot buy
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (352+ words) Rick Medina, Video Editor BEXAR COUNTY, Texas " New restrictions on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are now in effect across Texas. The restrictions are changing what recipients...cannot buy at the grocery store. As of Wednesday, SNAP users can…...
SNAP benefits changing April 1 in Texas: What you can no longer buy
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (238+ words) store. Starting April 1, new restrictions from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will...through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps. Under the updated rules, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use…...
What to know about Texas SNAP benefit changes taking effect April 1
1+ week, 2+ day ago (1103+ words) New Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) restrictions in Texas that take effect on April 1 could lead to confusion and questions as implementation begins. Texas is one of 22 states approved for SNAP food restriction waivers. The two-year program that...not all-inclusive…...
New Texas SNAP ban starts within hours: What food stamp users can't buy
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (261+ words) A major change for Texas families receiving food stamps takes effect on Wednesday, April 1....using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will now be banned from purchasing certain items. Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the change in August 2025, stating that…...
What Texans need to know about upcoming SNAP restrictions
2+ week, 1+ day ago (504+ words) 2026. Beginning April 1, people will not be allowed to purchase candy and certain sweetened beverages using SNAP benefits. Manoo Sirivelu/The Texas Tribune New food stamp restrictions prohibiting benefits to be used to purchase sweetened beverages and candy will affect...April…...
Focus at Four: new SNAP restrictions take effect in Texas April 1
2+ week, 1+ day ago (270+ words) BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - Texans on SNAP will no longer be able to use benefits to buy candy or sugary drinks. The change comes under...quite in order yet." Mangapora encourages recipients to direct SNAP dollars toward fresh produce and proteins…...
SNAP benefits changing for Texans starting April 1
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (729+ words) starts on April 1 for those on the state's SNAP. The new rules were passed by state lawmakers last year to force some people to buy healthier food. AUSTIN, Texas - The junk food ban starts on April 1 for those on…...
Restrictions on SNAP food benefits go into effect in Texas starting April 1
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (470+ words) Starting April 1, new restrictions from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will...through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The new restrictions come after Senate Bill 379...Service approved a healthy foods waiver submitted by Texas, allowing the state…...
SNAP benefits change April 1: What you can and can’t buy
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (382+ words) the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, won't be allowed to purchase items like sugary drinks and candy. The...change follows a 2025 letter Gov. Greg Abbott sent to the U.S. Department of Agriculture requesting a waiver to stop SNAP benefits from…...