The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a precious resource for many families, seniors, and people with disabilities in Texas. The initiative, administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and federally funded by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), operates through the provision of an electronic debit card.
The monthly benefits, intended exclusively for the purchase of food products, are loaded onto the Lone Star Card. This payment method allows beneficiaries to make purchases at authorized supermarkets, retail stores, and farmers markets throughout the state.
The program focuses on mitigating food insecurity in low-income households and is widely appreciated: every $1 generates between $1.50 and $1.80 in profits.
SNAP benefits in Texas: payment schedule for the coming days
Eligibility for SNAP benefits in Texas is determined by assessing three main criteria: income, available resources, and specific household circumstances. Applicants must meet criteria for each of these aspects. The qualification process follows federal guidelines, although the state has quite a little flexibility in its administration.
For example, a household’s monthly gross income must generally be below 130% of the federal poverty line. By 2025, this threshold is projected to be $2,798 per month for a three-person household.
Gross income limits in TX
This gross income limit does not apply if the household includes an adult age 60 or older or a person with a disability. Additionally, after applying allowable deductions, such as housing expenses or dependent care, net income must be below 100% of the poverty line, calculated at $2,152 for a family of three.
Regarding resources, households without elderly or disabled members cannot have liquid assets exceeding $3,000. When the household does include a person from these groups, the resource limit increases to $4,500. Certain assets, such as the primary residence and a vehicle, are excluded from this calculation.
There are specific groups with abbreviated SNAP processes
Certain population groups, such as full-time college students, may face eligibility restrictions. Conversely, some non-citizens with specific legal immigration status may qualify for benefits. To expedite the process for households composed exclusively of older adults or people with disabilities,
Texas implemented the Streamlined Application Project (TSAP). This alternative program reduces the paperwork burden and extends the benefit certification period for up to 36 months, minimizing the need for frequent renewals.
The TSAP application follows the same channels as the standard SNAP application. The state HHSC commission automatically determines whether a household meets the criteria for this streamlined process. The main advantage lies in the reduction of bureaucratic procedures required to obtain and maintain assistance.
Texas SNAP: disbursement schedule for September
In Texas, SNAP benefits are distributed from the 1st to the 28th of each month, based on the last two digits of the household’s assigned EDG number. Based on information from HHSC and other sources, the estimated schedule for September 2025 is as follows:
- September 12: EDGs ending in 51-54
- September 13: EDG ending in 55-58
- September 15: EDG finished in 59-62
- September 16: EDG ending in 63-67
- September 17: EDGs ending in 68-71
- September 19: EDG finished in 72-74
- September 21: EDG finished in 75-78
- September 22: EDG finished in 79-81
- September 23: EDGs ending in 82-85
- September 24: EDG ending in 86-88
- September 25: EDGs ending in 89-92
- September 26: EDGs ending in 93-95
- September 27: EDGs ending in 96-99
- September 28: EDGs ending in 00-03
The maximum amounts in Texas are in line with federal payments, as set by the USDA. For a single person applying for benefits with no other dependents, the maximum amount can be up to $292, while a household of two can receive up to $536, a family of three can receive up to $768, and four people can receive up to $976. The maximum amount for a group of eight people can receive a maximum of $1,756.