The good news is that the February payment dates have already been set for SNAP beneficiaries in Texas, which has one of the highest numbers of food stamp recipients. As usual, the dates are arranged according to the last digit of your Eligibility Determination Number (EDG).
Here, we provide you with all the information you need to be ready for when you will receive your benefits: If a household meets all the standards, which we will go over later to be sure you understand, they can receive up to $1,756.
How are SNAP payment dates assigned in Texas?
Depending on the final digit of your EDG number, payment dates for households who were approved to receive SNAP benefits before June 1, 2020, vary from the first to the fifteenth of each month.
The following is the calender for the first week of February benefit distribution, which falls between February 1 and February 9:
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If your EDG ends in 0, your benefits will be available on
February 1
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If it ends in 1, the benefits will be ready on
February 3
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If it ends in 2, you will receive them on
February 5
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If it ends in 3, benefits will be available on
February 6
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If it ends in 4, you can count on them
February 7
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If it ends in 5, they will be ready on
February 9
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The dates and the structure of payments differ for households verified after June 1, 2020, therefore it’s best to get in touch with your local SNAP office to find out the exact date.
Some Texas households will receive up to $1,756
The size of the family affects the quantity of SNAP payments. The maximum amounts and expected average benefits per household for fiscal year 2025 are as follows:
The household size, the highest amount, and the average amount anticipated in 2025 are listed below, in order:
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1 person:
$292 $199 -
2 people:
$536 $364 -
3 people:
$768 $594 -
4 people:
$975 $726 -
5 people:
$1,158 $845 -
6 people:
$1,390 $1,018 -
7 people:
$1,536 $1,116 -
8 people:
$1,756 $1,317 -
Each additional person:
+$220
Use the official Your Texas Benefits app, which is accessible on both iOS and Android, to swiftly check your Lone Star card balance. The service number on the back of your card can also be called. To expedite any questions, keep your EDG number close at hand.
Your reported income and expenses, as well as other elements like the family’s assets and resources, may affect the precise amount you get.
Use the official Your Texas Benefits app, which is accessible on both iOS and Android, to swiftly check your Lone Star card balance. The service number on the back of your card can also be called. To expedite any questions, keep your EDG number close at hand.
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