The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas is designed to help low-income families buy healthy foods.
Benefits are deposited monthly onto the Lone Star Card, which functions similarly to a debit card and can be used at authorized stores. In 2025, amounts have been adjusted for COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment), resulting in slightly higher payments.
Monthly SNAP amounts in Texas
Monthly benefits vary depending on the number of people in the household. These are the updated maximum amounts:
1 person: $292
2 people: $536
3 people: $768
4 people: $975
5 people: $1,158
6 people: $1,390
7 people: $1,536
8 people: $1,756
For each additional person: $220 is added.
Requirements to receive SNAP in Texas
To be eligible, applicants must meet certain criteria:
– Have monthly income below the established limit (for example, $2,071 for one person, $4,290 for a family of four)
– Be a legal resident of Texas
– Meet work rules if they’re aged 16 to 59
– Not having resigned from a job without just cause
– Participate in employment or training programs if required
– People with disabilities, pregnant women or the elderly may have exceptions.
Restrictions on the use of benefits
Starting April 1, 2026, SNAP recipients in Texas will not be able to use their benefits to purchase:
– Candies such as chocolates, gummies, chewy candies
– Sugary drinks with more than 5g of added sugar or artificial sweeteners
– Candied fruits, glazed or coated with chocolate or yogurt
– Roasted nuts with sweeteners.
How to apply for SNAP in Texas
Interested parties may apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 211 for assistance. There is also the Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP) for households that only consist of seniors or people with disabilities, which allows them to receive benefits for three years rather than six months.
SNAP as essential support
SNAP benefits in Texas are a vital resource for thousands of families. With inflation-adjusted amounts and clear eligibility rules, the program seeks to ensure access to nutritious food and support those most in need.
