Texas lawmakers consider measure prohibiting SNAP benefits from being used to purchase junk food
A bill in the Texas legislature would prohibit purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips and cookies, with SNAP benefits.
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Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits
Texas lawmakers are debating a bill that would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on junk food like soda, candy, chips, ...
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Texas lawmakers debate bill banning soda, candy from SNAP benefits
A Texas Senate bill would prevent people from using SNAP benefits on things like chips ... (Photo by: Jeffrey Greenberg/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) What's next ...
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SNAP Benefits Face Ban on Certain Foods Under New Bill
Languages: English. Lawmakers in Texas are pushing a bill that would prevent people from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on food items that are deemed unhealthy ...