In Texas, over 3.6 million families rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), previously known as food stamps, to support their food needs. SNAP helps low-income individuals and families put nutritious meals on the table each month.
If you’re a SNAP recipient in Texas, it’s important to know when your benefits will be available, especially as June 2025 payments approach.
How SNAP Payments Are Distributed in Texas
Texas distributes SNAP benefits between the 1st and the 28th of each month. Payments are scheduled based on when a household was certified for the program. There are two groups of recipients:
- Households certified before June 1, 2020: These households will receive their benefits between the 1st and 15th of each month.
- Households certified after June 1, 2020: For these households, payments will be made between the 16th and 28th of the month.
Finding Your SNAP Payment Date
For households certified before June 1, 2020, the payment date is determined by the last digit of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. If you are unsure about your payment date, there are several ways to check:
- Review your notification letter: After your approval, you received a letter containing your EDG number and payment date.
- Log in to YourTexasBenefits.com: You can log in to your account and find your payment schedule.
- Contact the HHSC: You can call the Texas Health and Human Services Commission at 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905 for assistance.
Here are the payment dates for households certified before June 1, 2020, based on your EDG number:
- EDG ends in 0: June 1, 2025
- EDG ends in 1: June 3, 2025
- EDG ends in 2: June 5, 2025
- EDG ends in 3: June 6, 2025
- EDG ends in 4: June 7, 2025
- EDG ends in 5: June 9, 2025
- EDG ends in 6: June 11, 2025
- EDG ends in 7: June 12, 2025
- EDG ends in 8: June 13, 2025
- EDG ends in 9: June 15, 2025
Payment Dates for Households Certified After June 1, 2020
For households certified after June 1, 2020, the payment date is based on the last two digits of the EDG number. Here’s how the payments are scheduled:
- EDG ends between 00-03: June 16, 2025
- EDG ends between 04-06: June 17, 2025
- EDG ends between 07-09: June 18, 2025
- EDG ends between 10-12: June 19, 2025
- EDG ends between 13-15: June 20, 2025
- EDG ends between 16-18: June 21, 2025
- EDG ends between 19-21: June 22, 2025
- EDG ends between 22-24: June 23, 2025
- EDG ends between 25-27: June 24, 2025
- EDG ends between 28-30: June 25, 2025
How Much Will Texans Receive in SNAP Benefits?
The amount of SNAP benefits a household can receive depends on their size and income. Here’s a breakdown of the maximum benefits for 2025:
- One person: Up to $292 per month
- Two people: Up to $536 per month
- Three people: Up to $740 per month
- Four people: Up to $975 per month
- Five people: Up to $1,135 per month
- Six people: Up to $1,337 per month
- Seven people: Up to $1,480 per month
- Eight people: Up to $1,756 per month
For households with more than eight people, an additional $220 will be provided for each extra person.
For millions of Texans, SNAP benefits are a vital resource to help cover the cost of food. Knowing when to expect your payment is important, and it’s easy to find out using your EDG number.
Payments will be distributed throughout June 2025, with different dates based on when you were certified and the last digit of your EDG. The amount you receive depends on your household size, with larger households receiving more assistance.