Food stamps help more than 3 million Texans put food on the table. But proposed federal cuts—and new rules—could change that.

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A bill in the Texas legislature would prohibit purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips and cookies, with SNAP benefits.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as Food Stamps, is a federal government program that helps people buy healthy food to maintain good health. SNAP be ...

The Texas Senate passed a bill restricting SNAP benefits from buying junk food like soda and candy. It now heads to the House for a vote.

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Languages: English. Lawmakers in Texas are pushing a bill that would prevent people from using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits on food items that are deemed unhealthy ...

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HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A bill restricting what Texans ... The bill bars people from using SNAP benefits to buy highly-processed items such as chips, sodas, energy drinks, cookies, and candy.

Proponents say taxpayer money shouldn't subsidize junk food. Critics say it could exacerbate hunger in places without easy access to healthy alternatives.