The governor of Texas on Aug. 5 announced federal approval of an unhealthy food exclusion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to ensure its nutritional purpose.
With this approval, the Texas government will restrict the purchase of sugary drinks and candy under the program.
“By restricting unhealthy foods from being purchased with SNAP benefits, Texas can help ensure the health and well-being of Texans,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
“The new SNAP guidelines will ensure taxpayer dollars are used to purchase foods that provide real nutritional value,” he added. “I thank Secretary Brooke Rollins and the Trump Administration for approving Texas’ waiver to promote healthy eating habits. Working together, we will build a stronger, healthier Texas.”…