Effort to End Taxpayer-Funded Junk Food Moves Forward

Effort to End Taxpayer-Funded Junk Food Moves Forward

The Texas Senate has passed legislation to prohibit the purchase of certain foods—including soda, candy, and chips—using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Senate Bill 379, authored by Sen. Mayes Middleton (R–Galveston), would prohibit the use...