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Greg Abbott: “Taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund chronic health…”

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RFK Jr. joins Gov. Abbott to sign 'Make America Healthy Again' legislation at TX Capitol (FULL)

Published August 27, 2025 | Video Starts at 03:41

Then There's Senate Bill 379 by Senator Middleton and Representative Gerdes that prohibits SNAP benefits from being used to buy sweetened drinks and candy. Taxpayer dollars should not be used to fund chronic health problems in our state. To be clear, these are bipartisan laws that I'm pract proud to sign into effect for you. Oh it. Texas is on the pathway to being even more healthy going forward now. (03:41–03:48)

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Asserts that public funds should not support unhealthy purchases.

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“Senate Bill 379 by Senator Middleton and Representative Gerdes... prohibits SNAP benefits from being used to buy sweetened drinks and candy.”
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“To be clear, these are bipartisan laws that I'm proud to sign into effect for you.”
RFK Jr. joins Gov. Abbott to sign 'Make America Healthy Again' legislation at TX Capitol (FULL) | Uploaded August 27, 2025 | 03:54-04:22
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