Nationwide, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are a federal assistance program designed to provide support to low-income individuals and families in obtaining nutritious food. These benefits can be utilized to purchase eligible food items at authorized retailers, thereby promoting improved nutrition and health for participants. SNAP operates under the supervision of the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
In Texas, SNAP benefits are administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). This state agency is responsible for processing applications, determining eligibility, and disbursing benefits to approved households.
Qualifying for SNAP benefits in Texas
To qualify for SNAP in Texas, applicants must meet specific income and resource criteria, as well as citizenship and residency requirements. The HHSC conducts evaluations of applications and provides benefits based on factors such as household size, income levels, and deductions for necessary expenses.
The distribution of SNAP benefits occurs on a monthly cycle, with deposits made onto the Lone Star Card, Texas’ electronic benefits transfer (EBT card). Recipients utilize this card to buy approved food items at various retailers throughout the state. The payment schedule is critical for families relying on these benefits to manage their monthly food supply, as it directly affects their budgeting and shopping practices.
December 2024 Payment Schedule for SNAP Benefits
The following list outlines the payment schedule for SNAP benefits for recipients with Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) numbers that fall between December 21, 2024, and December 28, 2024.
- December 21, 2024
- EDG 18-20
- EDG 72-74
- December 22, 2024
- EDG 21-24
- EDG 75-78
- December 23, 2024
- EDG 25-27
- EDG 79-81
- December 26, 2024
- EDG 35-38
- EDG 86-88
- December 27, 2024
- EDG 39-41
- EDG 93-95
- December 28, 2024
- EDG 42-45
- EDG 96-99
The maximum SNAP benefits you could get in Texas this month
The maximum SNAP benefits for 2025, which will take effect from October 1, 2024, and continue through September 30, 2025, are as follows. These amounts apply to Texas as well as the other 49 contiguous states and Washington, D.C.:
- 1 member household: $292
- 2 members household: $536
- 3 members household: $768
- 4 members household: $975
- 5 members household: $1,158
- 6 members household: $1,390
- 7 members household: $1,536
- 8 members household: $1,756
These maximum amounts have increased as of October 1, 2024, reflecting a cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 2.5% for the fiscal year 2025, marking the lowest adjustment in the past four years.