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SNAP bans on candy and sugary drinks begin, with Texas set to follow April 1

Name: SNAP bans on candy and sugary drinks begin, with Texas set to follow April 1
Uploaded: 2026-01-01T22:22:00-0600
Duration: 26 s
Description: New SNAP rules taking effect in five states ban purchases of candy and sugary drinks, with Texas set to join April 1 by restricting benefits for items with more than five grams of added sugar.

New SNAP rules taking effect in five states ban purchases of candy and sugary drinks, with Texas set to join April 1 by restricting benefits for items with more than five grams of added sugar.