Beneficiaries of the SNAP program in the state of Texas, one of the largest in population of food stamp beneficiaries, have good news: the February payment dates are already defined and, as always, follow a calendar ordered according to the last digit of your Eligibility Determination Number (EDG).
If you are wondering when you will receive your benefits, here we give you all the details so you are ready: some households will receive up to $1,756 if they meet all the requirements that we will explain later so that you are clear about everything.
How are SNAP payment dates assigned in Texas?
If your household was certified to receive SNAP benefits before June 1, 2020, payment dates are distributed from 1 to 15 of each month, depending on the last digit of your EDG number.
In the specific case of the dates from February 1 to 9, which would be the first week of delivery of February benefits, the calendar is as follows:
- If your EDG ends in 0, your benefits will be available on February 1.
- If it ends in 1, the benefits will be ready on February 3.
- If it ends in 2, you will receive them on February 5.
- If it ends in 3, benefits will be available on February 6.
- If it ends in 4, you can count on them February 7.
- If it ends in 5, they will be ready on February 9.
For households certified after June 1, 2020, the dates and how payments are organized works differently, so it is advisable to contact your local SNAP office to find the correct date.
Some Texas households will receive up to $1,756
The amount of SNAP benefits varies depending on family size. For fiscal year 2025, these are the maximum amounts and estimated average benefits per household:
In the following list you will find, in order, the size of the household, the maximum amount, and the average amount expected for 2025:
- 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
If you want to check your Lone Star card balance, the quickest method is through the official Your Texas Benefits app, which is available on both iOS and Android. You can also call the service number that appears on the back of your card. Remember to have your EDG number on hand to expedite any queries.
The exact amount you will receive may vary depending on your reported income and expenses, as well as other variables such as resources and assets that the family has.
If you want to check your Lone Star card balance, the quickest method is through the official Your Texas Benefits app, which is available on both iOS and Android. You can also call the service number that appears on the back of your card. Remember to have your EDG number on hand to expedite any queries.