Texas to Start Delivering SNAP Benefits to Millions This Month: The Full Schedule Here

Individuals and families in Texas that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits receive payments using the Lone Star Card, an electronic benefit card (EBT) that functions similarly to a debit or credit card.

This card is automatically refilled with SNAP dollars each month on the same date, and it can be used to purchase necessary foods at stores that accept EBT payments.

The SNAP program is sponsored at the federal level by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), although each state is free to manage its assigned monies in accordance with local circumstances.

In Texas, the program is handled by the Department of Children and Families (DFC), which distributes cash and selects eligible households.

How do I apply for food stamps in Texas?

The simplest way to make benefit payments is to do it online through the Texas Department of Children and Families (DCF), which offers this service exclusively on this website.

If you prefer to apply in person, contact your local office (scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Find an Office”) or the Texas SNAP hotline (1-877-541-7905) to learn more.

If you have previously been eligible for SNAP in Texas, you will receive a Lone Star Card to help you manage your benefits. If you have any problems with your card or need assistance, please call customer support at 1-800-777-7328.

SNAP benefits payment dates in Texas: the first week of deposits

In terms of payment dates, households approved before June 1, 2020 receive their benefits on the first and fifteenth of each month, based on the final digit of their Eligibility Determination (EDG) number. The deposit dates for the first nine days of the month are listed below:

• February 1: If your EDG ends in 0
• February 3: If your EDG ends in 1
• February 5: If your EDG ends in 2
• February 6: If your EDG ends in 3
• February 7: If your EDG ends in 4
• February 9: If your EDG ends in 5
• If your number ends in 6, 7, 8 or 9, your payment will arrive between February 11 and 15.

How much is the maximum you can receive on your Lone Star Card this month?

The amount you receive with your Lone Star Card is determined on the size of your household and other financial variables. For tax year 2025, the maximum monthly SNAP benefits in Texas are as follows.

• 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: the program could add up to $220.

Keep in mind that these figures indicate the maximum benefit and are not necessarily the amount that will be given to you. The approved monthly amount of SNAP benefits may be reduced depending on the family’s assets, income, and social benefits.

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