The last Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, will be made this week in the state of Texas, which has one of the biggest funded programs in the United States.
Making it easier for people to purchase wholesome foods is the goal of the federal government’s SNAP benefits program. This program is essential to maintaining community health, especially in lean economic times.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides food assistance to low-income households. SNAP is the largest nutrition assistance program in the nation, accounting for 68 percent of USDA’s nutrition assistance spending in fiscal year (FY) 2023.
In FY 2023, SNAP served an average of 42.1 million members per month at a federal cost of $112.8 billion annually. The Economic Research Service (ERS) of USDA studies how well SNAP meets its goals for diet quality and financial assistance. USDA and ERS look at:
- Factors affecting SNAP enrollment, including program rules, economic conditions, and demography
- Outcomes for SNAP recipients, including overall health and financial well-being, food security, consumption, and spending
- SNAP participants’ food environment and pricing are influenced by elements such as store layout and location.
- The impact of expenses, incomes, and nutritional information on SNAP beneficiaries’ food preferences
- The program’s broader economic impacts
How does Texas’ SNAP payment process operate?
Local agencies carry out the program at the state level under the direction of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
In order to meet the specific needs of the people of Texas, the Texas Health and Human Services organization is in charge of managing the SNAP payment system in the state.
SNAP-eligible individuals get monthly benefits via the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, also known as a Lone Star Card in Texas.
This card works similarly to a debit or credit card and allows beneficiaries to purchase necessary food supplies. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that, depending on their household size, all eligible families in the US will receive the following SNAP payment amounts:
| Household Size | Monthly SNAP Benefit Amount |
| 1 Person | $292 |
| 2 People | $536 |
| 3 People | $768 |
| 4 People | $975 |
| 5 People | $1,158 |
| 6 People | $1,390 |
| 7 People | $1,536 |
| 8 People | $1,756 |
Families of five are subject to a monthly ceiling of $4,832, while households with more than eight people are subject to an additional $220 each additional person.
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What time this month will SNAP payments be sent to Texas households?
The Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number of the beneficiary, which can be found on official SNAP documentation, is used to arrange the monthly SNAP payment in Texas, which is made from the first to the 28th of the month.
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The following is the payment schedule for the final week of December:
| Date | EDG Numbers |
| December 2025 | 79–81 |
| December 2025 | 82–85 |
| December 2025 | 86–88 |
| December 26 | 89–92 |
| December 27 | 93–95 |
| December 28 | 96–99 |
In Texas, what products might be purchased using the SNAP payment?
A wide range of goods, such as fruits, vegetables, fats, proteins, and carbs, can be purchased using SNAP benefits.
There are limitations on what can be bought, though: they cannot be used to pay for services or settle debt, and they are not allowed to buy alcohol, tobacco, or hot food.
Only low-income households and unemployed people who fulfill all program requirements are eligible for the program.
Adults between the ages of 18 and 52 must, however, adhere to specific guidelines, such as time constraints for aid and job search criteria. These limitations do not apply to pregnant women or people with impairments.
