EBT stores · Texas
Where to use EBT in Hays County, TX
134 stores in Hays County take SNAP EBT cards, according to USDA retailer data updated October 21, 2026. The most common are convenience stores (65). 27 are supermarkets or super stores and 1 is a farmers market.
Stores by type
Cities and towns
- San Marcos 52 stores
- Kyle 38 stores
- Buda 22 stores
- Dripping Springs 7 stores
- Wimberley 5 stores
- Austin 4 stores
- Uhland 2 stores
- Creedmore 1 store
- Bee Cave 1 store
- Mustang Ridge 1 store
- Niederwald 1 store
Supermarkets and super stores
- HEB Food Store 78012225 W US 290 Hwy, Austin 78737Supermarket
- HEB 47715300 S Interstate 35, Buda 78610Supermarket
- Poco Loco Market1819 Robert S Light Dr, Buda 78610Supermarket
- Poco Loco Supermercado 42951 Fm 2001, Buda 78610Supermarket
- Walmart SUPERCENTER 4219690 Old San Antonio Rd, Buda 78610Super Store
- HEB Food Store 611598 E Highway 290, Dripping Springs 78620Supermarket
- Costco Wholesale 162919086 IH 35, Kyle 78640Super Store
- HEB 0145401 S FM 1626, Kyle 78640Supermarket
- Los Jefe's Restaurant Supply and Supermarket 11095A Windy Hill Rd, Kyle 78640Supermarket
- Poco Loco Supermercado 211206 N Burleson St, Kyle 78640Supermarket
- Poco Loco Supermercado 3798 High Rd, Kyle 78640Supermarket
- Sprouts Farmers Market 189150 Heroes Memorial Dr Bldg B, Kyle 78640Supermarket
- Target Store 27255188 Kyle Center Dr, Kyle 78640Super Store
- Walmart Supercenter 41305754 Kyle Parkway, Kyle 78640Super Store
- HEB 243641 E Hopkins St, San Marcos 78666Supermarket
- HEB 455200 W Hopkins St, San Marcos 78666Supermarket
- HEB Food Store 8221074 E. McCarty Lane, San Marcos 78666Supermarket
- Mills Street Market641 Mill St, San Marcos 78666Supermarket
- Poco Loco Supermercado 20900 Bugg Ln Ste 124, San Marcos 78666Supermarket
- Quinta Caporales Meat Market1105 N Highway 123, San Marcos 78666Supermarket
- Sam's Club 49581350 Leah Ave, San Marcos 78666Super Store
- Target Store 2438700 Barnes St, San Marcos 78666Super Store
- Target Store T3335101 Concho St, San Marcos 78666Super Store
- Walmart 4041015 HIGHWAY 80 Ste A, San Marcos 78666Super Store
- Poco Loco Supermercado 59771 Camino Real, Uhland 78640Supermarket
- Brookshire Brothers 006714100 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley 78676Super Store
- HEB Food Store 70814501 Ranch Road 12, Wimberley 78676Supermarket
Farmers markets that take EBT
- Kubo1109 Dartmouth St, San Marcos 78666Farmers and Markets
All stores in Hays County
134 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 Hays County. Cold deli food and groceries are fine. Hot food rules.
SNAP in Hays County
- People on SNAP, July 202515,917
- Households on SNAP, July 20256,918
- Benefits issued in July 2025$2,916,942
- Average per household that month$422
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
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 Hays County?
At the 134 stores in the USDA list for Hays County: 27 supermarkets or super stores, 3 grocery stores, 65 convenience stores and 1 farmers markets, plus other stores.
Can I buy hot food with EBT in Hays County?
Texas does not run the Restaurant Meals Program, so SNAP cannot pay for hot restaurant meals in Hays 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.
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.