Texas HB2955 prohibits the purchase of candy and soft drinks with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Texas HB2955 amends the Human Resources Code to prohibit the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for purchasing candy and soft drinks. The bill defines candy as a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners combined with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients. Soft drinks are defined as nonalcoholic beverages containing natural or artificial sweeteners, excluding those with milk, milk products, soy, rice, or similar milk substitutes, or more than 50 percent vegetable or fruit juice by volume.

Texas HB2955 prohibits the purchase of candy and soft drinks with supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.

Texas HB2955 amends the Human Resources Code to prohibit the use of supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for purchasing candy and soft drinks. The bill defines candy as a preparation of sugar, honey, or other natural or artificial sweeteners combined with chocolate, fruits, nuts, or other ingredients. Soft drinks are defined as nonalcoholic beverages containing natural or artificial sweeteners, excluding those with milk, milk products, soy, rice, or similar milk substitutes, or more than 50 percent vegetable or fruit juice by volume.