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Starting in April, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients will no longer be able to buy certain things using their Lone Star cards, according to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission website.
As a result, sodas, candy, and anything with more than five grams of added sugar will be off the list of approved items. The restrictions also apply to fruit, raisins, and nuts that have been candied, crystallized, glazed, or coated with chocolate, yogurt, or caramel, according to THHS’ website.
The changes come after lawmakers passed a bill during the last legislative session to try to encourage Texas families to buy vegetables, meats, and whole grains with their SNAP benefits each month.
For more, visit THHS’ SNAP food benefits website.
This story comes from our news partner ABC13 Houston.