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Judge blocks USDA ban on buying sugary drinks, candy with SNAP benefits
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Today, a district judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that the Department of Agriculture did not have the authority to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy using food stamps. The Trump administration had issued waivers allowing some states, including Texas, to restrict those purchases under S...
Key takeaway The Trump administration had issued waivers allowing some states, including Texas, to restrict those purchases under SNAP.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The ruling by a district judge in Washington, D.C., has implications for low-income families in Southlake who rely on SNAP benefits to purchase groceries. With the ban on sugary drinks and candy lifted, these families will once again be able to use their food stamps to buy these items. This decision may be particularly relevant in Tarrant County, where food insecurity remains a concern. The fact that Texas had been granted a waiver to restrict such purchases under SNAP suggests that state officials had been seeking to promote healthier eating habits among recipients. Now, the focus may shift to other initiatives aimed at encouraging nutritious food choices, such as programs that incentivize the purchase of fresh produce or provide education on healthy eating. Local organizations that work to address food insecurity in Southlake may need to adapt their strategies in response to this ruling.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Today, a district judge in Washington, D.C., ruled that the Department of Agriculture did not have the authority to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy using food stamps. The Trump administration had issued waivers allowing some states, including Texas, to restrict those purchases under S...
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