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Essential steps for Texas SNAP recertification in 2026

For thousands of Texas households relying on SNAP benefits, May 2026 marks a pivotal moment to ensure continued assistance.
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Texas SNAP recipients can no longer buy candy or sweetened drinks starting April 1, 2026

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Starting April 1, 2026, Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will no longer be able to use their Lone Star Cards to purchase candy or sweetened ...
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Texas to restrict SNAP purchases of soda, candy starting April 1

New food stamp restrictions prohibiting benefits to be used to purchase sweetened beverages and candy will affect millions of Texans starting April 1. Senate Bill 379, one of three bills under Texas’ ...
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SNAP enrollment drops as Texas food banks face rising demand

Feeding Texas says stricter eligibility requirements and policy changes are contributing to the drop, putting added pressure ...
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SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions start April 1 in Texas — See what other states have bans

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect April 1 in Texas. Several other states will also be implementing restrictions in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The new restrictions vary by state, but most ...
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Texas bans candy, soda from SNAP purchases starting April 1

Starting April 1, Texas is now the first state to implement sweeping new restrictions on the types of food and beverages available for purchase through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...