The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has officially announced the schedule for the final Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments in Texas. Eligible recipients can expect to receive their payments on September 26, 27, and 28. For those who qualify but have yet to receive their benefits, checks can total up to $1,751.
Payment Schedule
Texas SNAP recipients should verify their eligibility based on the last two digits of their Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. The payment distribution 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 align with those in the 48 contiguous states and the District of Columbia. The following 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
Additionally, recipients should anticipate a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase in October, leading to new benefit amounts:
- 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 on SNAP eligibility and benefits, residents can visit the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service website.
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