The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly referred to as food stamps, is a vital support system for over 40 million Americans each month. In Texas, SNAP is administered by the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to assist low-income households in purchasing nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, proteins, and whole grains to ensure a healthy diet. However, the benefits cannot be used for items such as alcohol, hot foods, foods prepared for immediate consumption, cigarettes, gasoline, or household bills. Misuse of benefits can lead to penalties, including benefit reduction, cancellation, or legal action.
SNAP benefits in Texas are distributed through the Lone Star Card, an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that functions like a debit card. This card is also used for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
October 2024 SNAP Payment Dates in Texas
SNAP payments in Texas are distributed between October 1 and October 28, based on the recipient’s Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. The payment date is determined by the last two digits of this number, which can be found on any official SNAP document. Here is the payment schedule for October 2024:
- EDG number 00-03: Tuesday, October 1
- EDG number 04-06: Wednesday, October 2
- EDG number 07-10: Thursday, October 3
- EDG number 11-13: Friday, October 4
- EDG number 14-17: Saturday, October 5
- EDG number 18-20: Sunday, October 6
- EDG number 21-24: Monday, October 7
- EDG number 25-27: Tuesday, October 8
- EDG number 28-31: Wednesday, October 9
- EDG number 32-34: Thursday, October 10
- EDG number 35-38: Friday, October 11
- EDG number 39-41: Saturday, October 12
- EDG number 42-45: Sunday, October 13
- EDG number 46-49: Monday, October 14
- EDG number 50-53: Tuesday, October 15
- EDG number 54-57: Wednesday, October 16
- EDG number 58-60: Thursday, October 17
- EDG number 61-64: Friday, October 18
- EDG number 65-67: Saturday, October 19
- EDG number 68-71: Sunday, October 20
- EDG number 72-74: Monday, October 21
- EDG number 75-78: Tuesday, October 22
- EDG number 79-81: Wednesday, October 23
- EDG number 82-85: Thursday, October 24
- EDG number 86-88: Friday, October 25
- EDG number 89-92: Saturday, October 26
- EDG number 93-95: Sunday, October 27
- EDG number 96-99: Monday, October 28
By adhering to this schedule, recipients can plan their grocery shopping and budget effectively. If you are a SNAP recipient, it’s essential to know your EDG number and corresponding payment date to ensure timely access to your benefits. For more information, you can visit the Texas HHSC website or contact them directly for assistance.