Texas Lawmakers Closer To Banning Using SNAP Benefits To Purchase Junk Food and Soda
The Texas Senate has voted to ban food stamp recipients from purchasing junk food and soda. The vote came this week on Senate Bill 379 and passed overwhelmingly 22-8. The bill would ban food stamp recipients from using SNAP benefits on junk food items.
Proponents say taxpayer money shouldn't subsidize junk food. Critics say it could exacerbate hunger in places without easy ...
The Texas Senate passed a bill restricting SNAP benefits from buying junk food like soda and candy. It now heads to the House ...
Republican lawmakers push proposals to ban the purchase of junk foods, such as sodas, with SNAP benefits. Several bills have ...
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