The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is considered a vital aid for many people in the United States. These programs operate throughout the country, however, each state has its own requirements and schedule for reporting when they will be distributed. However, it is important to have the exact date on which beneficiaries must recertify their food stamps, as this will be important as it allows them to maintain their eligibility over time.

In Texas, users already know the specific dates on which they could receive their SNAP benefits. But it is essential to be alert if they receive an official notice of the expiration of their benefits, as this means following certain steps in the recertification process and not losing their food stamps.

When to recertify my SNAP benefits?

According to the schedules determined by each state for recertification, but almost always it must be done within 10 days of the expiration of the benefits. The certification time in each state varies, for example, in California, households generally have 12 months of validity, but some that have elderly or disabled people may have a period of 24 months.

In Texas, there are also variations, so it is important to be aware of when your benefits will expire to carry out the recertification. To receive alerts about your renewal, you can register through your online account Your Texas Benefits and set up an alert in the Message Center.

In addition, you can check your case individually online and find out the exact date on which you must start the process. When the deadline comes into effect, in the ‘Manage’ section you will be able to see an alert with this text: ‘Ready for renewal’. In the ‘My Tasks’ list, you will also see the message ‘Ready for renewal’. Follow the indicated steps and you will be able to renew your benefits without problems.