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Texas Bans Sweetened Drinks for SNAP Users: A New Health Push

Starting this week, Texas SNAP users can no longer purchase candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star Cards at grocery stores. The ban, part of Senate Bill three seventy-nine, aims to encourage healthier shopping choices. Certain drinks, like those with milk or natural sweeteners under five grams, are still allowed. Retailers handle the checks at checkout, so shoppers pay cash for off-limit items. Nutrition experts warn it may take time to see significant health improvements, as added sugar is just one factor in chronic diseases. Texas Health and Human Services is monitoring shopping habits, while Feeding Texas expresses concern about smaller stores and rural areas potentially dropping the program, limiting food access.

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