The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, often referred to as food stamps, stands as a crucial benefit initiative in the United States, assisting more than 40 million Americans each month. So, when can recipients expect their payments in Texas for October?
The federal government oversees SNAP through the Department of Agriculture, while in Texas, it is managed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).
The program operates by providing recipients with a Lone Star Card, which functions similarly to a debit card. Monthly benefits are uploaded to this card by the HHSC, and it is also used for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) support.
October SNAP Payment Schedule in Texas
In Texas, SNAP payments are issued from the beginning of the month until the 28th. For the month of October, the timeframe spans from Tuesday, the 1st, to Monday, the 28th.
Payments rely on an Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number, accessible on any official SNAP document for Texas residents. The specific payment date is determined by the last two digits of the EDG.
Below are the payment dates for SNAP in Texas for October:
| SNAP EDG Number | Date |
|---|---|
| 00-03 | October 1 |
| 04-06 | October 2 |
| 07-10 | October 3 |
| 11-13 | October 4 |
| 14-17 | October 5 |
| 18-20 | October 6 |
| 21-24 | October 7 |
| 25-27 | October 8 |
| 28-31 | October 9 |
| 32-34 | October 10 |
| 35-38 | October 11 |
| 39-41 | October 12 |
| 42-45 | October 13 |
| 46-49 | October 14 |
| 50-53 | October 15 |
| 54-57 | October 16 |
| 58-60 | October 17 |
| 61-64 | October 18 |
| 65-67 | October 19 |
| 68-71 | October 20 |
| 72-74 | October 21 |
| 75-78 | October 22 |
| 79-81 | October 23 |
| 82-85 | October 24 |
| 86-88 | October 25 |
| 89-92 | October 26 |
| 93-95 | October 27 |
| 96-99 | October 28 |
Permitted Purchases under SNAP
With the help of SNAP benefits, families may purchase healthful food that is essential for a balanced diet. Produce, meat, dairy, eggs, bread, cereal, and other pantry basics are all on sale.
However, SNAP money can only be used for particular purposes. You cannot use your Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to buy anything other than food, including alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, cleaning supplies, cooked or hot foods, vitamins, and supplements. Remember the following restrictions when using your Lone Star Card.