Big changes are coming to SNAP benefits in Texas starting April 1. Lone Star Card users will no longer be able to purchase candy, gum, or many sugary drinks with their benefits.
Texas is adding a few more items to their "do not buy" list and fans of sweets and candies aren't going to like it. Even some fruits and nuts are no longer allowed.
Texans in need of a little help with food costs can get up to $939 in benefits. Here's how you can figure out if you qualify, then apply for assistance.
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is providing approximately $267 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of August due to the state continuing its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the pandemic rages on, many Texans are still struggling and have turned to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, for help.