Relating to prohibiting the purchase of candy and soft drinks under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HB 2955 prohibits Texas SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients from using benefits to buy candy or soft drinks. It defines "candy" as sugar-based treats (like chocolate bars) and "soft drinks" as non-alcoholic sweetened beverages (excluding milk, soy milk, or drinks with over 50% fruit/vegetable juice). The bill requires Texas to seek federal approval for this restriction, as SNAP rules are federally managed. This policy directly affects SNAP beneficiaries who currently use benefits for these items, with exemptions for dairy and juice-based drinks.