Big changes are coming to SNAP benefits in Texas starting April 1. Lone Star Card users will no longer be able to purchase candy, gum, or many sugary drinks with their benefits.
Even as times feel harder for many families, East Texans are showing what real love looks like—helping neighbors, feeding families, and finding ways to lift one another up.
A new proposal could shake up how Texas families qualify for SNAP. If passed, parents of kids over 7 may face stricter work rules—unless one stays home.