The State of Texas administers the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) using a tiered distribution schedule. This system organizes payments throughout each month to optimize program performance. A household’s benefit receipt date is determined by the last digits of its Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number.
There are two main schedules, depending on the beneficiary’s certification date. For households certified after June 1, 2020, benefits are distributed between the 16th and 28th of the month. The specific allocation is based on the last two digits of the EDG number. For August 2025, the last scheduled groups will receive their funds by the end of the month.
Last payment dates for SNAP benefits in Texas in August
The month of August is almost over, and with it comes the end of the SNAP benefit distribution in Texas.
- Recipients with EDG numbers ending in 35-38 and 89-92 are scheduled to receive their funds on August 26.
- Those with numbers ending in 39-41 and 93-95 are scheduled to receive their funds on August 27.
- Finally, households with ID numbers ending in 42-45 and 96-99 will complete the distribution with the August 28 payment.
Meanwhile, households certified before June 1, 2020, will receive their benefits in a different period, between the 1st and 15th of the month, using only the last digit of their EDG number.
The amounts are electronically deposited into the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT), called “Lone Star Card”, which is assigned to each eligible household. This card works exactly like a debit or credit card and must be used exclusively for the purchase of nutritional food products at retailers approved by the State of Texas.
Maximum SNAP benefit amounts for fiscal year 2025
SNAP benefit amounts are determined by an assessment that considers household size, net income, and a series of authorized deductible expenses. Deductions may include housing costs, utilities, and medical expenses for seniors or people with disabilities. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines maximum assistance amounts for each household size.
These caps are revised annually to reflect changes in the cost of living, based on inflation data. For fiscal year 2025, which runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, the caps have been established for the 48 contiguous states, which include Texas.
- 1 person: $292
- 2 people: $536
- 3 people: $768
- 4 people: $975
- 5 people: $1,158
- 6 people: $1,390
- 7 people: $1,536
- 8 people: $1,756
- For each additional person: +$220
Who is eligible in Texas to receive SNAP payments?
Eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits in Texas is subject to meeting several administrative and economic requirements. These rules include gross income, net income, and asset limits. These thresholds are derived from the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and are updated annually to reflect current economic conditions.
By 2025, the gross income limit must not exceed 130% of the FPL. This translates to approximately $1,632 per month for a one-person household and approximately $3,380 for a four-person household. Allowable deductions are then applied to gross income to calculate net income, which in turn must not exceed 100% of the FPL to determine the final benefit amount.
Regarding assets, the general resource limit is $2,500 per household. This limit increases to $3,750 if the household includes a person age 60 or older or an individual with a disability. The regulations exclude certain assets from this calculation, such as the value of the primary vehicle, the value of one’s own home, and most retirement savings funds.
Additionally, applicants must be Texas residents and meet citizenship or immigration status requirements. Able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWD) are subject to time limits for receiving benefits unless they meet work requirements or participate in training programs. Regulations require reporting any changes in income or household composition within 10 days.
The application for the SNAP program in Texas can be initiated through the online portal YourTexasBenefits.com or by calling 2-1-1. The application process requires submitting documentation verifying identity, income, living expenses, and household situation. The state agency schedules an interview, which may be by phone, to complete the eligibility assessment.
