Effective April 1, 2026, SNAP recipients can’t buy candy and sweetened drinks in Texas with their Lone Star Cards.
New Restrictions
- Candy, such as:
- Candy bars.
- Gum.
- Taffy.
- Nuts, raisins or fruits that have been candied, crystalized, glazed or coated with chocolate, yogurt or caramel.
- Sweetened drinks, including nonalcoholic beverages made with water, that contain 5 grams or more of added sugar or any amount of artificial sweetener.
Items that can be purchased include beverages that:
- Contain milk or milk products like soy, rice or similar milk substitutes.
- Have more than 50% vegetable or fruit juice by volume.
To learn more about what you can and can’t buy using SNAP, visit the SNAP Food Benefits webpage.
