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EBT stores · Texas

Where to use EBT in Caldwell County, TX

39 stores in Caldwell County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (23). 5 are supermarkets or super stores. No farmers market in the county is on the USDA list.

39stores that take EBT
5supermarkets and super stores
0farmers markets

Stores by type

  • Convenience Store23
  • Other8
  • Supermarket4
  • Grocery Store2
  • Super Store1
  • Specialty Store1

Cities and towns

  • Lockhart 21 stores
  • Luling 8 stores
  • Dale 6 stores
  • Maxwell 2 stores
  • Martindale 1 store
  • Mustang Ridge 1 store

Supermarkets and super stores

  • Poco Loco Supermercado 820035 Camino Real, Dale 78616Supermarket
  • Dale Supermercado4500 Fm 1185, Lockhart 78644Supermarket
  • HEB 445403 S Colorado St, Lockhart 78644Supermarket
  • Walmart SUPERCENTER 2921904 S Colorado St, Lockhart 78644Super Store
  • HEB 464320 E Pierce St, Luling 78648Supermarket

All stores in Caldwell County

39 stores in the USDA list.

Hot food and restaurants

Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Caldwell County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

SNAP in Caldwell County

  • People on SNAP, July 20256,383
  • Households on SNAP, July 20252,650
  • Benefits issued in July 2025$1,192,376
  • Average per household that month$450

USDA FNS-388A county data, July 2025, the latest month in the file. Shown only where the county totals match the state total within 10%.

Texas rules for this county

  • EBT cardLone Star Card
  • Gross income limit, most households165% of poverty
  • Soda and candy: It restricts sweetened drinks and candy. The rule applies since April 1, 2026 (USDA target date).In effect
Texas SNAP guide

EBT card help

  • EBT card help: Lone Star CardBalance, lost or stolen card, PIN800-777-7328

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.

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Common questions

Where can I use my EBT card in Caldwell County?

At the 39 stores in the USDA list for Caldwell County: 5 supermarkets or super stores, 2 grocery stores, 23 convenience stores and 0 farmers markets, plus other stores.

Can I buy hot food with EBT in Caldwell County?

Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Caldwell County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.

What number do I call about my Lone Star Card?

Call 800-777-7328 for balance, a lost card or a PIN.

Sources: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator data (layer updated October 21, 2026); USDA SNAP State Directory of Resources (state entry updated October 15, 2026); USDA, SNAP Food Restriction Waivers (page updated October 13, 2026); USDA, SNAP Restaurant Meals Program (page updated August 7, 2026); USDA FNS-388A participation by county, July 2025.

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