U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins recently signed waivers to change the definition of food that’s allowed to be purchased under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, the official name of food stamps, in Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and West Virginia. The changes go into effect in 2026.

Governor Abbott's request to restrict SNAP purchases has been approved. the new guidelines mean changes on what low-income Texans can purchase using their benefits.