Texas SB379 prohibits using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to buy certain drinks and snacks.

SB379 amends the Texas Human Resources Code to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing specific food and drink items. Recipients cannot use their SNAP benefits for energy drinks, sweetened beverages, carbonated drinks, candy, potato or corn chips, or cookies. Exceptions include milk products, milk substitutes, certain beverages with non-caloric sweeteners, infant formula, weight-reduction drinks, unsweetened fruit or vegetable juices, products recommended by healthcare professionals, items with plant protein sources, and fortified vitamin.

Texas SB379 prohibits using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to buy certain drinks and snacks.

SB379 amends the Texas Human Resources Code to restrict the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for purchasing specific food and drink items. Recipients cannot use their SNAP benefits for energy drinks, sweetened beverages, carbonated drinks, candy, potato or corn chips, or cookies. Exceptions include milk products, milk substitutes, certain beverages with non-caloric sweeteners, infant formula, weight-reduction drinks, unsweetened fruit or vegetable juices, products recommended by healthcare professionals, items with plant protein sources, and fortified vitamin.