Payments for SNAP recipients in Texas are made to individuals and families via the Lone Star Card, an electronic benefit card (EBT) that works similarly to a debit or credit card.
Every month on the same day, SNAP money are automatically reloaded onto this card, which can be used to buy necessities at establishments that use EBT.
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides federal funding for the SNAP program, although each state is allowed to administer its allotted monies in line with local conditions.
The Department of Children and Families (DFC) in Texas oversees the program’s administration, allocating cash and choosing qualified households.
How do I apply for food stamps in Texas?
The Texas Department of Children and Families (DCF), which provides this service only on this website, makes processing benefit payments online the easiest option.
If you would rather apply in person, you can find out more by calling the Texas SNAP hotline at 1-877-541-7905 or by contacting your local office (go to the bottom of the page and click Find an Office).
You will be given a Lone Star Card to assist you in managing your benefits if you have previously been granted SNAP eligibility in Texas. If you need help or have any issues with your card, call customer support at 1-800-777-7328.
SNAP benefits payment dates in Texas: the first week of deposits
Depending on the final digit of their Eligibility Determination (EDG) number, households that were accepted prior to June 1, 2020, receive their payments on the first and fifteenth of each month. Below is a list of the deposit dates for the first nine days of the month:
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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 size of your household and other financial considerations determine how much you get on your Lone Star Card. The following are Texas’s maximum monthly SNAP benefits for the 2025 tax year:
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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.
Please remember that these numbers indicate the maximum benefit and may not be the amount you will receive. Depending on the family’s assets, income, and social benefits, the authorized monthly amount of SNAP benefits may be lowered.
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