In Texas, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a vital lifeline for thousands of low-income families and seniors struggling to fulfill their basic food needs.
Designed to complement food budgets, this federal program, managed at the state level, provides users with access to nutritious and needed food via an electronic debit card known as the Lone Star Card.
The importance of the program becomes evident when considering its wide reach across the state. With millions of residents relying on these benefits to put food on the table, any changes in policies, payment amounts or eligibility requirements have a direct and significant impact on the lives of the community.
Who receives food stamps in Texas the second week of September 2025?
SNAP benefit payment dates in Texas are defined by the last two digits of the EDG number, so these are the people who receive payments between September 8 and 14:
Last two digits EDG / Pay day
25-27 / Day 8
28-31 / Day 9
32-34 / Day 10
35-38 / Day 11
39-41 / Day 12
42-45 / Day 13
46-49 / Day 14
What foods can you buy with SNAP?
Fruits and vegetables
Meat, poultry and fish
Dairy products
Bread and cereals
Other foods such as snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
Seeds and plants that produce food for the home