The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is very helpful for low-income families in the US, especially in Texas, where thousands of people use their benefits every month to feed their families.
The Lone Star Card works like a debit card and can be used at most grocery stores, supermarkets, and even online. It can be loaded with SNAP benefits.
What can I buy with the benefit?
Fresh, frozen or canned foods.
Seeds and plants to grow food.
Basic products for a healthy diet.
However, it is not allowed to buy:
Alcoholic beverages.
Tobacco.
Non-food items.
Meals prepared in unapproved restaurants or establishments.
Who receives their SNAP payment in the last week of July?
SNAP recipients in Texas do not all receive their money on the same day. The payment system is staggered, and the dates depend on the last two digits of the EDG number (Eligibility Determination Group Number)
This means that households whose EDG numbers end in certain digits will receive their payments in the last days of the month, specifically between July 24 and 28. This final week is key for many households that have not yet seen their deposit reflected on their Lone Star card.
How do I know if I get my SNAP payment this week?
If the last two numbers of your EDG number match the ones for days 24, 25, 26, 27, or 28, then your deposit is due this week. There is no need for extra paperwork because the system handles payments automatically.
Who qualifies for SNAP in Texas?
Low-income families and individuals.
Adults aged 60 years or older.
People with disabilities.
Adults between the ages of 18 and 54 without children, who can access SNAP for a limited period of time unless they work or are in job training programs.
In addition, households made up solely of senior citizens or disabled people can access the Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP), which allows benefits for three years, instead of the usual six-month period.
What days are SNAP payments delivered in Texas in the last week?
July 22: EDG finished 79-80
July 23: EDG finished in 81-82
July 24: EDG finished in 83-84
July 25: EDG finished in 85-86
July 26: EDG finished in 87-88
July 27: EDG finished in 89-90
28 July: EDG completed in 91-92
You can find your EDG number on the letter of approval or in your online account at YourTexasBenefits.com. You can also go to the official websites for the Texas HHSC or talk to someone directly.
