从2026年4月1日起,得克萨斯州将阻止SNAP用于食糖食品和饮料,旨在促进更健康的饮食。 Starting April 1, 2026, Texas will block SNAP use for sugary foods and drinks, aiming to promote healthier eating.

从2026年4月1日起, 得克萨斯州将限制SNAP福利, 排除糖、口香糖、糖类饮料, Starting April 1, 2026, Texas will restrict SNAP benefits to exclude candy, gum, and sweetened beverages with 5 grams or more of added sugar per serving or any artificial sweeteners, as well as candied, glazed, or chocolate-coated fruits, nuts, and raisins. 这一变化得到州长Greg Abbott的支持,并通过 " 孤星卡 " 加以执行,目的是促进更健康的饮食。 The change, backed by Governor Greg Abbott and enforced via the Lone Star Card, aims to promote healthier eating. 得克萨斯州卫生与公众服务委员会正在分发教育材料,向接受者提供信息。 The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is distributing educational materials to inform recipients. 这项政策反映了联邦政府支持的更广泛的努力,使SNAP与营养目标保持一致,尽管它不会影响未加糖或微加工食品的购买. The policy reflects broader federal-backed efforts to align SNAP with nutrition goals, though it does not affect purchases of unsweetened or minimally processed foods.