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TX HB3188
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Richard Raymond
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AI Summary
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Prohibits SNAP (food stamp) recipients from using benefits to purchase sweetened beverages (including soft drinks and sweetened fruit/vegetable juices), candy, potato or corn chips, and cookies that are packaged for immediate consumption
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Exempts milk products, milk substitutes (soy, rice, almond milk), infant formula, beverages with zero-calorie sweeteners, unsweetened fruit/vegetable juice, and products containing protein sources from the purchase restrictions
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Exempts products recommended by health care professionals, beverages intended for weight reduction, and products fortified with vitamins/minerals that also contain protein
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Requires state agencies to seek federal authorization (waiver) before implementing the restrictions if determined necessary, allowing delayed implementation until approval is granted
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Human Services
Last Action
Referred to Human Services
3/20/2025