The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a federal program that helps low-income families buy nutritious food. In Texas, the program is run by the state and payments are made electronically through the Lone Star Card, which works like a debit card at authorized stores.
How SNAP Benefits Are Distributed in Texas
Each month, SNAP recipients receive money loaded automatically onto their Lone Star Card. The amount depends on the household size and income. You can use this card to buy eligible food items at many supermarkets, convenience stores, and markets across Texas.
What Can You Buy With SNAP?
SNAP money can only be used to buy certain food items:
- Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry, and fish
- Dairy products like milk and cheese
- Breads and cereals
Non-food items are not allowed, such as:
- Alcohol, tobacco, cigarettes
- Vitamins, medicines, and supplements (unless labeled as food)
- Hot prepared foods
- Pet food, cleaning supplies, paper goods
Seeds and plants that grow food are allowed to encourage home gardening.
How to Apply for SNAP in Texas
You can apply for SNAP benefits in four ways:
- Online at YourTexasBenefits.com – fast and easy to track your application.
- By phone by calling 2-1-1 (option 2) or 1-877-541-7905 for help completing your application.
- In person at local Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) offices – find locations on the website or call 2-1-1.
- By mail or fax using a paper form downloaded from the website and sending it to HHSC, PO Box 149024, Austin, TX 78714-9968, or fax to 1-877-447-2839. Include all documents.
June 2025 SNAP Payment Schedule in Texas
Your SNAP payment date in June 2025 depends on two things:
- Your household’s certification date
- Your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number
For households certified before June 1, 2020, payments are sent from June 1 to June 15 based on the last digit of the EDG number:
- EDG ends in 0: June 1
- EDG ends in 1: June 3
- EDG ends in 2: June 5
- EDG ends in 3: June 6
- EDG ends in 4: June 7
- EDG ends in 5: June 9
For households certified on or after June 1, 2020, payments are sent from June 16 to June 28 based on the last two digits of the EDG number. This group does not get payments in the first 10 days of June.
Maximum SNAP Benefits in Texas for 2025
The maximum SNAP payment depends on household size:
- 1 person: $292
- 2 people: $536
- 3 people: $768
- 4 people: $975
- 5 people: $1,157
- 6 people: $1,390
- 7 people: $1,536
- 8 people: $1,756
- Each additional person adds $220
These amounts are effective through September 30, 2025. New rates may be set after adjusting for inflation.
SNAP helps millions of Texans afford healthy food. If you receive benefits, your payment in early June 2025 depends on your certification date and EDG number. The Lone Star Card makes buying groceries easier, but remember it only covers specific food items—not alcohol, tobacco, or household supplies.
If you or someone you know needs help applying for SNAP, use the online portal, call, visit a local office, or mail your application before deadlines. SNAP is an important safety net to keep families fed and healthy.
