Relating to prohibiting the purchase of certain food and drink items under the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

HB 5157 prohibits SNAP recipients in Texas from using benefits to purchase certain food and drink items. The bill requires the state agency to create a list of restricted items based on nutritional value, while explicitly banning the prohibition of single-ingredient items like plain milk or eggs. Recipients would be barred from buying any item on this list using SNAP benefits, unless federal rules allow otherwise. The law would take effect on September 1, 2025, unless approved for immediate implementation by a two-thirds legislative vote.