Texas will become the first state in the country to block certain junk food purchases with SNAP benefits starting April 1.

Starting April 1, Texas SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use their benefits to purchase candy and sweetened drinks ...

Changes are coming for the over 3 million Texans who receive SNAP benefits.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new rule taking effect on April 1, 2026, will affect what SNAP-eligible families in Texas can purchase at grocery stores.

Cindy Long, a former deputy undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services at USDA, argues for leveraging new and ...