SNAP sees major enrollment drop from Texans following program changes

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new requirements for the SNAP program are implemented, enrollment numbers in Texas ...
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Texas to restrict SNAP purchases of soda, candy starting April 1

New food stamp restrictions prohibiting benefits to be used to purchase sweetened beverages and candy will affect millions of Texans starting April 1. Senate Bill 379, one of three bills under Texas’ ...

500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally

The number of Texans receiving food assistance dropped 14% in a year, reflecting a national decline, the result not only of ...
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SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions start April 1 in Texas — See what other states have bans

SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect April 1 in Texas. Several other states will also be implementing restrictions in 2026, 2027, and 2028. The new restrictions vary by state, but most ...
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Texas expected to pay $700 million in penalties to the feds for SNAP errors by 2027

New Trump administration rules designed to cut waste in the nation’s food stamp program means Texas taxpayers will have to pay the federal government $700 million more each year to participate, state ...

Texas may need to pay $826 million annually for SNAP due to One Big Beautiful Bill

The Texas Legislature may need to set aside $709 million in next year's state budget bill for food aid due to the One Big ...
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500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally

A multi-agency operation in Houston led to the seizure of 38 kilograms of methamphetamine, seven handguns, and one rifle. Read full article: ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime joins KPRC 2 Sports to break down the ...