Texas SNAP Benefits Update: Eligibility Criteria and Deposit Amounts

The SNAP Benefits, formerly known as food stamps, is an essential tool for helping low-income households in the Lone Star State. 

Under this program, eligible recipients receive a Lone Star Card, which is replenished with credits each month, allowing them to purchase nutritious food items while excluding certain items like alcohol and cigarettes.

Texas SNAP Benefit Distribution

One common question among Texas SNAP beneficiaries is, When will you receive your November benefits?”It’s essential to note that the payment schedule varies based on the date of approval and the last two digits of the case number.

For those approved for Texas SNAP benefits before June 1, 2020, the November payment schedule is as follows:

• EDG # ending in 0: Benefits available on November 1
• EDG # ending in 1: Benefits available on November 3
• EDG # ending in 2: Benefits available on November 5
• EDG # ending in 3: Benefits available on November 6
• EDG # ending in 4: Benefits available on November 7
• EDG # ending in 5: Benefits available on November 9
• EDG # ending in 6: Benefits available on November 11
• EDG # ending in 7: Benefits available on November 12
• EDG # ending in 8: Benefits available on November 13
• EDG # ending in 9: Benefits available on November 15

For those approved after June 1, 2020, the payment schedule is organized differently, considering the last two digits of the case number:

• The last two digits are 00-03: Benefits available on November 16
• The last two digits are 04-06: Benefits available on November 17
• The last two digits are 07-10: Benefits are available on November 18
• The last two digits are 11-13: Benefits available on November 19
• The last two digits are 14-17: Benefits available on November 20
• The last two digits are 18-20: Benefits are available on November 21
• The last two digits are 21-24: Benefits available on November 22
• The last two digits are 25-27: Benefits available on November 23
• The last two digits are 28-31: Benefits are available on November 24
• The last two digits are 32-34: Benefits available on November 25
• The last two digits are 35-38: Benefits available on November 26
• The last two digits are 39-41: Benefits available on November 27
• The last two digits are 42-45: Benefits available on November 28
• The last two digits are 46-49: Benefits available on November 27
• The last two digits are 50-53: Benefits available on November 28
• The last two digits are 54-57: Benefits available on November 16
• The last two digits are 58-60: Benefits available on November 17
• The last two digits are 61-64: Benefits available on November 18
• The last two digits are 65-67: Benefits available on November 19
• The last two digits are 68-71: Benefits available on November 20
• The last two digits are 72-74: Benefits available on November 21
• The last two digits are 75-78: Benefits available on November 22
• The last two digits are 79-81: Benefits available on November 23
• The last two digits are 82-85: Benefits available on November 24
• The last two digits are 86-88: Benefits available on November 25
• The last two digits are 89-92: Benefits available on November 26
• The last two digits are 93-95: Benefits available on November 27
• The last two digits are 96-99: Benefits available on November 28

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Planning for Grocery Shopping

 

Beneficiaries should also check their award letter for their specific payment date each month. The entire monthly SNAP amount is loaded onto the Lone Star Card in one go.

Regarding the timing of benefits appearing on the EBT card, Texas SNAP benefits are typically loaded onto the card at 23:59 on the designated payment date. 

However, it’s important to be patient, as it may take some time for the funds to become accessible, even after they have been loaded onto the card.

Understanding the Texas SNAP benefits payment schedule is crucial for recipients to plan their grocery shopping and ensure they have access to the support they need for themselves and their families.

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