Texas Bans Junk Food with SNAP

0:00Texas is making history as the first state to ban junk food buys with SNAP benefits, kicking off April 1st. Candy bars, gum, chocolate-covered snacks, and sugary drinks with 5 grams or more of added sugar or any artificial sweeteners are now off limits at. Check out Stay Wide. The rules hinge on product labels, so some items might surprise you at the register. This comes from Senate Bill 379 in a federal waiver, letting Texas test these limits on what qualifies. Governor Greg Abbott is hyping it as a push for better nutrition, saying it stops taxpayer cash from fueling health issues. It's tied to bigger efforts to cut dire related problems and promote real food value. You can still grab fruits, veggies, meat, dairy, bread, rice, pasta, and drinks with over 50% juice or no added sugars. Seeds and plants for home growing stay eligible too. They're tracking how this shakes out for families and stores, aiming to prove healthier choices, stick long-term.

1:02Change is here, Texas style. I'm Corey with The Story, and you've been listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news.