Governor Greg Abbott has asked for Texas SNAP benefit recipients to be prevented from spending them on soda and candy.

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In a letter to the USDA, Gov. Abbott has asked for the department to forbid purchases of unhealthy foods under SNAP benefits.

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Gov. Abbott has sent a letter asking for a waiver to ban unhealthy foods from SNAP benefits. While the U.S. Agriculture ...