Texas SNAP Calculator 2025

Texas SNAP income limits changed in October 2024. A single person can earn up to $1,580 monthly. A family of four can earn up to $3,250 monthly. These limits apply through September 2025.

You can apply for Texas SNAP online at YourTexasBenefits.com. You can also apply by phone or visit your local office. The application takes about 30 minutes to complete. You need documents like ID and income proof.

Texas SNAP benefits are deposited monthly on your Lone Star Card. Payment dates depend on your Eligibility Determination Group number. Benefits are issued between the 1st and 28th of each month. Check your case number for exact dates.

The maximum SNAP benefit for one person is $291 monthly. A family of four can receive up to $973 monthly. Benefits depend on your income and household size. Higher benefits go to families with lower income.

College students can get SNAP if they meet work requirements. Students must work 20 hours weekly or qualify for exemptions. Students with children or disabilities may qualify easier. Work-study programs count toward work requirements.

Texas SNAP approval takes up to 30 days normally. Emergency cases get approved within 7 days. You must complete an interview during this time. Missing documents can delay your approval process.

You need photo ID and Social Security cards for everyone. Bring proof of income like pay stubs or benefits letters. You need rent receipts or mortgage statements too. Utility bills help prove your address.

Adults without children ages 18-52 get limited SNAP benefits. They receive benefits for only 3 months every 3 years. Working 20+ hours weekly extends this time limit. Training programs also extend benefit periods.

Most grocery stores accept Texas SNAP Lone Star Cards. Walmart, H-E-B, Kroger, and Dollar General all accept SNAP. You cannot use SNAP at restaurants or bars. Online grocery purchases are allowed at approved retailers.

Most Texas households can have up to $2,750 in resources. Households with elderly or disabled members can have $4,250. Your home and one car don't count as resources. Bank accounts and cash do count.

Some immigrants can get SNAP benefits in Texas. Legal permanent residents can apply after 5 years. Children and pregnant women may qualify sooner. Undocumented immigrants cannot receive SNAP benefits directly.

Check your Lone Star Card balance online at LoneStarCard.com. You can also call 1-800-777-7328 for balance information. Most store receipts show your remaining balance. The Lone Star mobile app works too.

You cannot buy hot prepared foods with SNAP normally. Cold deli items and bakery goods are allowed. Some disabled or elderly people get Restaurant Meals Program access. This lets them buy hot meals at approved restaurants.

You must report income changes within 10 days in Texas. Not reporting changes can cause benefit overpayments. You might have to pay money back later. Serious cases can lead to fraud charges.

Most Texas SNAP recipients recertify every 12 months. Some households recertify every 6 or 24 months. You get a notice 45 days before your deadline. Missing recertification stops your benefits immediately.