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Texas to restrict SNAP purchases of candy and soda starting April 1

Name: Texas to restrict SNAP purchases of candy and soda starting April 1
Uploaded: 2026-04-01T06:47:00-0500
Duration: 22 s
Description: According to the waiver, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to buy candy, drinks with artificial sweeteners, and drinks with 5 grams or more of added sugar.

According to the waiver, SNAP recipients will no longer be able to buy candy, drinks with artificial sweeteners, and drinks with 5 grams or more of added sugar.