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New Texas Law Changes What You Can Buy With SNAP Benefits

Summary by 97.9 The Beat
Source: halbergman / Getty As of April 1st, a new Texas state law blocks users of SNAP benefits from no longer allowing them to use their Lone Star card to buy unhealthy things such as candy, sweet drinks, and other unhealthy items. Governor Greg Abbott says this choice is to help promote a healthier diet among people who rely on food stamps. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program  It is a federal program administered by the United States Dep…
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97.9 The Beat broke the news on Monday, April 6, 2026.
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