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TX SB379
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mayes Middleton
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AI Summary
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Prohibits SNAP (supplemental nutrition assistance program) recipients from using benefits to purchase sweetened drinks or candy packaged for consumption without further preparation
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Defines "sweetened drink" as a nonalcoholic water-based beverage containing 5 grams or more of added sugar or any amount of artificial sweeteners
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Exempts beverages containing milk or milk products, soy/rice/similar milk substitutes, or more than 50% vegetable or fruit juice by volume from the sweetened drink prohibition
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Requires state agencies to request federal waivers or authorization if needed before implementation, allowing delayed implementation until approval is granted
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Takes effect September 1, 2025; passed Senate 22-9 and House 84-45 following Conference Committee
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting the purchase of sweetened drinks and candy under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Human Services
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025