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 proud to sign into effect for you. Oh it. Texas is on the pathway to being even more healthy going forward now. Secretary Kennedy, thank you very much. Thank you very much, Governor. (03:54–04:22)
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Asserts that the health laws are bipartisan and being enacted.
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