SNAP · Texas
Texas SNAP: Lone Star Card, phone numbers and deposit days
In Texas, SNAP is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and benefits load on the Lone Star Card. 2,762,213 people were on SNAP in Texas in July 2026, down 19.8% from July 2025 (3,446,051). 20,280 stores in the state take SNAP.
Texas SNAP and EBT phone numbers
- EBT card help: Lone Star CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-777-7328
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) help lineApplications, interviews, case questions877-541-7905
We publish a phone number only when two independent sources agree: the USDA state directory and the state agency's own website. "n/d" means we could not confirm it, so call 2-1-1 or use the number on the back of your card.
When benefits arrive
We could not confirm Texas's current deposit days against the state's own page, so we do not show a table. Your approval notice and the EBT line have your date.
How to find your deposit dayIncome limits in Texas
Texas uses a gross income limit of 165% of the poverty line for most households, under a state option called broad-based categorical eligibility. Households under that limit do not face the federal net income or asset tests.
| People | Gross limit (165%) | Net limit (poverty line) | Maximum SNAP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,195 | $1,330 | $306 |
| 2 | $2,976 | $1,804 | $562 |
| 3 | $3,757 | $2,277 | $808 |
| 4 | $4,538 | $2,750 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $5,319 | $3,224 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $6,100 | $3,697 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $6,881 | $4,170 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $7,662 | $4,644 | $1,841 |
Texas sets an asset limit of $5,000 under its broad-based rule. Texas: asset limit $5,000 (excludes 1 vehicle up to $22,000).
Estimate your benefit for TexasTexas rules at a glance
- Soda and candy. It restricts sweetened drinks and candy. The rule applies since April 1, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
- Hot meals at restaurants. Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot buy hot restaurant meals there.No
- Work rules. Texas has no time limit waiver areas in the first quarter of FY2027, so the 3-month limit applies statewide to adults it covers.Details
- Summer EBT for kids. Texas did not take part in Summer EBT in 2026, per the USDA map.Details
Utility allowances
Instead of adding up each bill, SNAP counts a set utility amount. A higher amount can raise the benefit.
| Area | Heating or cooling | Basic or limited | Phone only |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | $445 | $400 | $62 |
Where to use EBT in Texas
Counties with the most stores:
Online stores that take SNAP
The USDA state directory lists 37 stores that take SNAP online in Texas:
- Albertsons
- ALDI
- Amazon
- Brookshire Brothers
- Brookshire’s Food and Pharmacy
- Central Market
- Costco
- CVS Banners
- Dashmart
- Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
- Dollar General
- El Rancho
- El Super
- Farmer's Fresh Meat
- Farmshare Austin
- Fiesta Mart
- FRESH by Brookshire’s
- Gopuff
- H-E-B
- Harvest Natural Market
- Joe V’s Smart Shop
- Lewis Food Town
- Pyburn’s Farm Fresh Foods
- Randalls
- Sam’s Club Scan and Go
- Spring Market
- Sprouts Farmers Market
- Super 1 Foods Brookshires
- Target
- Texas Tribal Buffalo Project
- Thrive Market
- Tom Thumb
- United Supermarkets, LLC
- Walgreens
- Walmart
- Wheatsville Food Coop
- Whole Foods
Common questions
What is the EBT card called in Texas?
Lone Star Card. The program is called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
What is the SNAP income limit in Texas for 4 people?
$4,538 a month gross (165% of the poverty line) and $2,750 net, from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
How do I check my EBT balance in Texas?
Call 800-777-7328, the EBT customer service line, or look at your last receipt.
Can I buy soda with SNAP in Texas?
It restricts sweetened drinks and candy. The rule applies since April 1, 2026 (USDA target date).
Sources: USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated October 15, 2026); USDA, SNAP Fiscal Year 2027 Cost-of-Living Adjustments memo (signed August 21, 2026; in effect October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027); USDA, Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility chart (June 2026); USDA, Standard Utility Allowances by state, FY2026 table; USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA SNAP Data Tables, persons participating (data as of October 9, 2026); USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA, ABAWD time limit waiver status, FY2027 first quarter (in effect October 1, 2026); USDA, Summer EBT participating areas (page updated August 14, 2026).
Independent guide. Not a government website. Not affiliated with USDA or any state agency. We do not take applications, and we never ask for your case number, card number or PIN. Amounts and rules can change: your state SNAP agency has the final word.