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If you’re a Texas SNAP beneficiary, your food stamp deposit might be scheduled between August 4 and 10, 2025, based on your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number.
The Lone Star Card works like a debit card at participating stores but only for eligible food items, not alcohol or prepared foods.
How Texas Staggers SNAP Payments by EDG Number
Texas distributes SNAP benefits between the 1st and 28th of each month depending on your household’s last two digits of the EDG number:
- Certified after June 1, 2020: staggered from 16th–28th
- Certified before June 1, 2020: staggered from 1st–15th
- Between August 4 and 10, the payment schedule is:
| Last Two Digits of EDG | Payment Day (August 2025) |
|---|---|
| 11–13 | August 4 |
| 14–17 | August 5 |
| 18–20 | August 6 |
| 21–24 | August 7 |
| 25–27 | August 8 |
| 28–31 | August 9 |
| 32–34 | August 10 |
This schedule helps to distribute SNAP deposits in an organized, predictable manner.
Eligibility & Income Limits for Texas SNAP
To qualify for SNAP food benefits in Texas, households must meet income thresholds based on family size:
| Household Size | Maximum Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $2,071 |
| 2 people | $2,811 |
| 3 people | $3,551 |
| 4 people | $4,290 |
| 5 people | $5,030 |
| Each additional person | + $740 per person |
Staying within these income limits ensures eligibility.
What Can You Buy with SNAP?
SNAP benefits via the Lone Star Card can be used at most grocery stores but have restrictions:
- No alcoholic drinks
- No tobacco products
- No non-food items (e.g., diapers, cleaning supplies)
- No prepared restaurant meals
- Only approved food retailers can accept SNAP
Why Benefits Are Staggered
Texas uses the EDG-based staggered schedule to:
- Reduce system strain on account loading
- Prevent overcrowding at ATMs or retailers
- Allow for smoother monthly budgeting by recipients
Recertification & Replacing Lost Benefits
- SNAP recipients must recertify periodically—missed deadlines can result in benefit suspension.
- If benefits are lost due to power outages or theft, replacements can be requested through August 25, 2025.
If your EDG ends in 11 through 34, expect your August SNAP deposit between the 4th and 10th, 2025. These staggered payments help manage system capacity and ease beneficiary crowding.
SNAP eligibility is based on income limits and recertification, while benefit use is restricted to approved food items. With the Texas disaster advance waiver allowing hot food purchases in specified counties, make sure to review local guidelines if you’re affected.
Understanding your EDG delivery date and restrictions will help you plan your grocery budget effectively this month.
FAQs
How do I know if I’ll get SNAP between August 4–10?
Check the last two digits of your EDG number—you’ll receive benefits on the matching day in the table above.
What if my EDG ends in other digits?
You’ll receive SNAP benefits on a different day in the month, according to Texas’s staggered schedule.