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Texas closer to banning junk food from SNAP benefits program

Texas Senate passes bill to ban junk food purchases with SNAP benefits

A bill that would prevent Texas SNAP recipients from using their benefits to purchase junk food is moving forward in the state legislature.

ABC13 Houston · 9h

Texas closer to banning junk food from SNAP benefits program after Senate passes bill

A bill limiting what you can purchase with food stamps is advancing. What does that mean for the program's future? Here's what we know.

Newsweek on MSN · 8d

SNAP Benefits Face Ban on Certain Foods Under New Bill

Texas state Senator Mayes Middleton said his bill was about "making sure taxpayer funded food stamps are used to buy nutritious food."

ABC13 Houston7h

Texas Republicans embrace 'MAHA' ideals with legislation targeting ultra-processed foods

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Republican lawmakers in Texas are supporting Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda. Several bills restricting ...

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Republican bills put taxpayer-funded junk food on the chopping block

Republican lawmakers push proposals to ban the purchase of junk foods, such as sodas, with SNAP benefits. Several bills have ...

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