The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is in charge of managing SNAP benefits in Texas, which are disbursed to Texas Lone Star Cards, the state’s EBT card, once a month. The same routine is followed each month for the distribution of benefits, which includes the November food stamps.
The majority of groceries, as well as seeds and plants for growing food, can be bought using SNAP benefits. Food that is hot when sold or food intended for in-store consumption are excluded from the list of prohibited products.
Texas Lone Star Card
The Texas Lone Star Card may be used at well-known supermarkets, shops, or any establishment with the Lone Star Card sign. Store staff can help you if you can’t find it. Through your online account at YourTexasBenefits.com, you can check the balance on your Lone Star Card and see recent card activity.
Although not all retailers that provide online purchasing accept the Texas Lone Star Card, they do. Online merchants who have been approved can be found here.
SNAP is for low-income households that abide by the program’s requirements. Most adults between the ages of 18 and 49 without children in the home are eligible to receive SNAP for a maximum of three months every three years, according to Texas HHS.
The benefit duration, however, can be extended if the individual participates in employment or training programs or works at least 20 hours per week.
You are eligible to apply for the Texas Simplified Application Project if your home is entirely made up of older adults (60 and older) or individuals with disabilities. This offers a streamlined SNAP application and offers benefits for three years as opposed to six months.
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SNAP Benefits Recipients in Texas
Using your Texas Lone Star Card, you can save money in various ways. Texas SNAP members may receive the following discounts or free services:
- Texas SNAP recipients can sign up for an Amazon Prime EBT discount through Amazon.com. The monthly subscription fee of $6.99 is roughly half of what a subscription normally costs.
- Farmers’ markets: According to the Sustainable Food Center, P-EBT and SNAP recipients can double their benefits at farmers’ markets, Fresh for Less mobile markets, and curbside delivery.
- Zoos, aquariums, and museums: The Museums for All initiative offers Lone Star Cardholders free or reduced entry to more than 600 zoos, aquariums, and museums around the country.
Based on the final digit of your Eligibility Determination Group number, Texas SNAP food assistance are distributed on the date indicated. From the first of every month onward, benefits are transferred into Lone Star Cards over a period of 15 days.
