Texas to restrict SNAP purchases of sugary drinks and candy starting tomorrow

Beginning tomorrow, Texas will restrict the use of SNAP benefits for buying sweetened drinks and candy. The new rules target added sugars, banning beverages with sugar and snacks coated in chocolate, yogurt or caramel. More than 3 million Texans rely on SNAP. Subscribe to the CBS News Texas YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CBSTexas Watch CBS News Texas 24/7: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/live/ Download the CBS News app: https://www.cbsnews.com/mobile/ Follow CBS News Texas on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbsnewstexas/ Like CBS News Texas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBSNewsTexas Follow CBS News Texas on X: https://x.com/CBSNewsTexas Try Paramount+ free: https://www.paramountplus.com/?ftag=PPM-05-10aeh8h For video licensing inquiries, contact: [email protected]