The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program administered by the states that aims to help low-income individuals and families purchase nutritious food.

Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases Buoyed by the Trump administration's willingness to place restrictions on food assistance programs, Texas moves to limit junk food.

The impact on Texas would be substantial. If the state doesn't cover the additional $800 million cost, families could see ...

Fraud in the federal food stamp program already costs taxpayers an estimated $10 billion annually. The Senate might have just ...

AUSTIN, Texas — For years, Texas lawmakers have tried to stop food stamp recipients from purchasing snack food. With support from the federal government, Texas’ first step to root out ...

The measure should be signed quickly by Gov. Greg Abbott, who signaled he wants a waiver from federal rules to keep junk food from SNAP purchases.

Texas News Sodas, candy to be banned from Texas food stamp purchases Buoyed by the Trump administration's willingness to place restrictions on food assistance programs, Texas moves to limit junk food.

For years, Texas lawmakers have tried to stop food stamp recipients from purchasing snack food. With support from the federal government, Texas’ first step to root out unhealthy foods from the ...

The measure should be signed quickly by Gov. Greg Abbott, who signaled he wants a waiver from federal rules to keep junk food from SNAP purchases.

For years, Texas lawmakers have tried to stop food stamp recipients from purchasing snack food. With support from the federal government, Texas’ first step to root out unhealthy foods from the ...

The measure should be signed quickly by Gov. Greg Abbott, who signaled he wants a waiver from federal rules to keep junk food from SNAP purchases.