Texas SNAP Update – August Food Stamp Deposit Schedule Released

In Texas, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are distributed from the 1st to the 28th of each month. Unlike other states that issue Food Stamp payments on a single payday, Texas spreads out the payments. This can be confusing for first-time recipients, so here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about the payment schedule and usage of SNAP benefits in Texas.

Schedule

SNAP payments in Texas are based on the last two digits of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. The payments for August 2024 are distributed as follows:

Payment Dates

EDG Digits	Payment Date
00-03	August 16
04-06	August 17
07-10	August 18
11-13	August 19
14-17	August 20
18-20	August 21
21-24	August 22
25-27	August 23
28-31	August 24
32-34	August 25
35-38	August 26
39-41	August 27
42-45	August 28
46-49	August 27
50-53	August 28
54-57	August 16
58-60	August 17
61-64	August 18
65-67	August 19
68-71	August 20
72-74	August 21
75-78	August 22
79-81	August 23
82-85	August 24
86-88	August 25
89-92	August 26
93-95	August 27
96-99	August 28

Early Payments

Some recipients receive their benefits earlier in the month:

• EDG ending in 3: Benefits accessible on the 6th
• EDG ending in 4: Benefits accessible on the 7th
• EDG ending in 5: Benefits accessible on the 9th
• EDG ending in 6: Benefits accessible on the 11th
• EDG ending in 7: Benefits accessible on the 12th
• EDG ending in 8: Benefits accessible on the 13th

SNAP Payment

The last two digits of your EDG number determine when you will receive your SNAP benefits. Benefits are issued no more than 40 days after the previous issuance. If your application was certified more than 40 days before your scheduled monthly benefit issuance, an initial issuance adjustment period will align your benefits with your scheduled monthly date.

Knowing the payment schedule helps you manage your SNAP benefits effectively, ensuring you receive them as expected.

Eligibility

To qualify for SNAP benefits in Texas, you need to meet specific criteria:

• Income: Eligible low-income households qualify.
• Work Requirements: Most adults aged 18 to 52 without children can receive SNAP for only three months in a three-year period unless they work at least 80 hours a month or are in a job or training program.
• Exemptions: Some adults, such as those with disabilities or pregnant women, may not be required to work.
• Older Adults and Disabled: Households where all members are either older adults (60+) or people with disabilities qualify for the Texas Simplified Application Project (TSAP), which simplifies the application process and provides benefits for three years instead of six months.

Usage Restrictions

SNAP benefits are intended to help purchase food for maintaining health. This includes garden seeds. For a full list of eligible food items, refer to the USDA’s website: USDA Eligible Food Items.

Expedited Situations

Certain situations may expedite SNAP payments, including:

• Expedited Applications: Faster processing for urgent needs.
• Late Certification: Regular applications certified on or after the 25th day of the month.
• Hearing Decisions: Benefits ordered by a hearing officer requiring a priority issuance.

Being aware of these details ensures that you can navigate the SNAP payment system in Texas efficiently.

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