The state will distribute the deposits according to the established schedule; this is how the payment system works
Beneficiaries of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas will receive their corresponding food assistance deposits in the coming days, with payments reaching up to $1,756 depending on household size. These funds will be loaded onto the Lone Star card, an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) system used in the state.
The SNAP program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, provides support to low-income families and individuals. The assigned amounts depend on factors such as household income and expenses. For the federal fiscal year 2025, which began in October 2024, the maximum monthly payment is $292 for one person, $975 for a family of four, and up to $1,756 for a household of eight, with an increase of $220 for each additional person.
SNAP Payment Schedule in Texas
The SNAP deposits in Texas are made between the 1st and the 28th of each month, depending on the eligibility determination group (EDG) number. There are two groups of beneficiaries:
- Approved before June 1, 2020: Receive payments between the 16th and the 28th of each month.
- Approved after June 1, 2020: Receive payments between the 1st and the 15th of each month.
In February, the scheduled payments for Texas beneficiaries are as follows:
- 00-03: February 16
- 04-06: February 17
- 07-10: February 18
- 11-13: February 19
- 14-17: February 20
- 18-20: February 21
- 21-24: February 22
- 25-27: February 23
How to Apply for SNAP Benefits in Texas
To access SNAP assistance, interested individuals must verify if they meet the eligibility requirements through their local human services office or by calling the Texas SNAP hotline at 1-877-541-7905. Applications can be submitted online or in person.
Once approved, beneficiaries receive the Lone Star card, which allows purchases at stores that accept EBT. Thanks to this system, thousands of families in Texas receive the support they need to cover their food needs.