Texas SNAP Payments: Families Set to Receive Up to $1,751 in Food Benefits
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially announced the schedule for the final Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments for eligible recipients in Texas. Recipients can expect to receive their benefits on September 26, 27, and 28, with checks potentially totaling up to $1,751 for those who qualify.
Payment Schedule
Texas SNAP recipients should verify their eligibility based on the last two digits of their Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. The distribution of payments for September is as follows:
- EDG ending in 35-38: Payments available on September 26
- EDG ending in 89-92: Payments available on September 26
- EDG ending in 39-41: Payments available on September 27
- EDG ending in 46-49: Payments available on September 27
- EDG ending in 93-95: Payments available on September 27
- EDG ending in 42-45: Payments available on September 28
- EDG ending in 50-53: Payments available on September 28
- EDG ending in 96-99: Payments available on September 28
SNAP Benefit Amounts
The maximum SNAP benefit amounts in Texas are consistent with those in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. Below is a breakdown of the maximum monthly benefits based on household size:
- 1 person: Up to $291
- 2 people: Up to $535
- 3 people: Up to $766
- 4 people: Up to $973
- 5 people: Up to $1,155
- 6 people: Up to $1,386
- 7 people: Up to $1,532
- 8 people: Up to $1,751
Upcoming Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
Recipients should also anticipate a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase in October, which will lead to new benefit amounts as follows:
- 1 person: $292
- 2 people: $536
- 3 people: $768
- 4 people: $975
- 5 people: $1,158
- 6 people: $1,390
- 7 people: $1,536
- 8 people: $1,756
Eligible Texans are encouraged to check their EDG numbers to ensure they receive their benefits on the scheduled dates. For further information regarding SNAP eligibility and benefits, residents can visit the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service website.
