Texas SNAP June 2026 Payment Dates Based on Your Case Number

Texas SNAP June 2026 Payment Dates: If you rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in Texas, knowing exactly when your money arrives each month is not a luxury — it is a necessity for planning groceries, paying bills, and keeping your household fed. For June 2026, the Texas SNAP payment schedule follows the same staggered, case-number-based system that has been in place for years, with benefits deposited directly onto your Lone Star Card at midnight on your assigned date. But June 2026 is also a pivotal month for millions of Texas SNAP recipients, because the sweeping new federal SNAP work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act are now fully in force — and for many adults between the ages of 18 and 64, compliance could determine whether benefits continue at your next recertification.

This comprehensive guide covers the complete Texas SNAP June 2026 payment schedule sorted by your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number, how the deposit system works, what to do if your payment is delayed, the new 2026 income and resource eligibility rules, the expanded ABAWD work requirements, who is exempt, and how to manage and access your Lone Star Card benefits effectively.

How the Texas SNAP Payment Schedule Works

Unlike many states that load all EBT benefits on a single day, Texas spreads its SNAP benefit distribution across the first 28 days of each month using a staggered schedule. This system prevents overloading the electronic payment infrastructure and ensures smoother distribution for the millions of Texas households that depend on SNAP.

The date you receive your Texas SNAP benefits is based on the last two digits of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number — the unique identification number assigned to your household’s SNAP case by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). Your EDG number can be found on:

• Any official HHSC letter or notice about your SNAP case (including your approval letter, TF0001 form, or recertification notice)
• Your YourTexasBenefits.com account under the “Case Details” section
• By calling the Lone Star Card Help Desk at 800-777-7328

There are two distinct deposit windows in Texas depending on when your case was approved:

Window 1 — Cases approved BEFORE June 1, 2020: Benefits are deposited between the 1st and 15th of the month, based on the last digit of your EDG number.

Window 2 — Cases approved ON OR AFTER June 1, 2020: Benefits are deposited between the 16th and 28th of the month, based on the last two digits of your EDG number.

Texas SNAP June 2026 Payment Dates: Full Schedule by EDG Number

Window 1: Cases Approved Before June 1, 2020

(Based on the LAST SINGLE DIGIT of your EDG number)

Window 2: Cases Approved On or After June 1, 2020

(Based on the LAST TWO DIGITS of your EDG number)

Texas SNAP benefits are typically loaded onto your Lone Star Card at midnight on your scheduled deposit date — meaning funds are usually available by 12:01 a.m. and you can use your card at stores, ATMs, or online retailers starting early that morning.

Does Texas Change SNAP Deposit Dates for Weekends or Holidays?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions among Texas SNAP recipients. Texas does not change deposit dates for weekends or holidays. Your benefits load on the scheduled date regardless of whether government offices are open.

This is a critical distinction compared to some other states that move payments to the preceding business day when a scheduled date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday. In Texas, your Lone Star Card EBT deposit June 2026 will arrive on the calendar date assigned to your EDG number — period. So if your assigned date is Sunday, June 7, 2026, your benefits will be available from midnight Saturday night into Sunday morning.

What to Do If Your Texas SNAP Payment Is Late

Occasional technical delays do happen. If your Texas SNAP payment delayed June 2026, here is the recommended course of action:

Step 1 — Wait until mid-morning on your assigned date. A delay of a few hours can occasionally occur. If your card shows no balance by mid-morning on your scheduled date, wait until later in the day before contacting HHSC.

Step 2 — Check your balance. Log in to YourTexasBenefits.com or call the Lone Star Card automated balance line at 800-777-7328 to verify your current balance and the date of your last deposit.

Step 3 — Verify your EDG number and deposit window. Make sure you are looking at the correct payment window. If your case was approved after June 1, 2020, and you are expecting a first-half-of-month payment, you may be looking at the wrong schedule.

Step 4 — Contact HHSC. If your benefits have not appeared by the end of your scheduled deposit date, call the Texas HHSC Benefits Help Line at 2-1-1 or visit YourTexasBenefits.com to report the delay. You can also visit your local HHSC office in person.

Step 5 — Report a lost or stolen Lone Star Card. If you believe your benefits were loaded but your card was compromised, call 800-777-7328 immediately to report the loss, freeze the card, and request a replacement.

Texas SNAP Eligibility 2026

To continue receiving SNAP in Texas or to apply for the first time, your household must meet the Texas SNAP income eligibility limits 2026 set by the USDA and administered by HHSC. These limits are updated each October 1 and remain in effect through September 30, 2026.

Texas uses the Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility (BBCE) policy, which raises the gross income limit above the standard federal threshold. Under BBCE:

• Most Texas SNAP households must have gross monthly income at or below 165% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
• Net income (after allowable deductions) must be at or below 100% of the FPL
• Elderly (60+) and disabled households that exceed the gross income limit may still qualify by meeting the net income and asset tests

Here are the gross monthly income limits at 165% FPL for June 2026, by household size:

Resource limits: Unlike many other states that have eliminated asset tests, Texas still has resource limits — usually around $5,000 — meaning your savings and countable assets must remain below this threshold to maintain eligibility. Certain assets are excluded, including your primary home and most retirement accounts.

Big Change: New ABAWD Work Requirements in Full Effect June 2026

The most significant development affecting Texas SNAP June 2026 is not the payment schedule — it is the full enforcement of the expanded Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025.

The first month anyone can actually lose SNAP benefits for failing to comply with the new ABAWD work requirements is June 2026. This means that for the first time, Texas SNAP recipients who are subject to these rules and have not met them could see their benefits terminated or cut off at their next recertification.

What Changed Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act?

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act expanded ABAWD work requirements to include adults up to age 64 (previously 54) and parents with children aged 14 or older. Previously, parents with any child at home were generally exempt from the ABAWD time limit. Under the new rules, if your youngest child is 14 or older, you may now be subject to work requirements for the first time.

Who Must Meet the ABAWD Work Requirement?

The Texas SNAP ABAWD work requirement 2026 applies to individuals who are:

• Between the ages of 18 and 64
• Physically and mentally able to work
• Not pregnant
• Not living with a child under age 14 in their SNAP household

Under the new rules, adults aged 18 to 64 who are not exempt must: work at least 80 hours per month (about 20 hours a week); participate in approved employment and training programs, community service, or job training; or volunteer enough hours to meet the 80-hour requirement. If they fail to meet these requirements, SNAP benefits are generally limited to no more than three months within any three-year period.

Who Is Exempt From the Texas SNAP Work Requirement?

The following individuals are exempt from the ABAWD work requirement and time limit: those medically certified as physically or mentally unfit for work, as well as:

• Pregnant individuals at any stage of pregnancy
• Caregivers of a child under age 14 in the SNAP household
• Individuals caring for a disabled household member
• Students enrolled at least half-time in an approved educational or vocational program
• Participants in drug or alcohol treatment programs that meet the 80-hour threshold
• Those already meeting the general work requirements through active employment of 30+ hours per week or earnings at or above the applicable threshold

Importantly, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated exemptions that previously protected veterans, people experiencing homelessness, and former foster youth aged 24 or younger — though these eliminations take effect in 2030, not 2026. For the current period, these groups retain their exemptions.

What Counts as a Qualifying Work Activity in Texas?

To meet the Texas SNAP ABAWD qualifying activities 2026, recipients must document at least 80 hours per month of:

• Paid employment or self-employment (full-time, part-time, or gig work that is documented)
• Community service or volunteering with a non-profit or government agency
• Job skills training or vocational programs approved by Texas HHSC
• Workforce Solutions programs — Texas’s network of workforce development centers that offer free job training, resume assistance, and employment counseling
• Workfare — working off SNAP benefits at a government or non-profit site (hours calculated by your county)

Texas operates a statewide SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) Program through Workforce Solutions offices across the state. If you are subject to ABAWD rules and need help meeting the requirement, contact your nearest Workforce Solutions office for free enrollment in qualifying programs.

Texas TANF Cash Assistance June 2026 Deposit Dates

Texas SNAP recipients who also receive Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) cash assistance should note that TANF payments follow a different, simpler deposit schedule. For households receiving TANF, cash benefits are issued on the 1st for EDG numbers ending in 0–3, the 2nd for numbers ending in 4–6, and the 3rd for numbers ending in 7–9.

TANF cash benefits are also deposited to the Lone Star Card, so eligible households receive both their SNAP food benefits and their TANF cash assistance on the same EBT card — but on different deposit dates. TANF deposits in June 2026 went out on June 1, 2, and 3 depending on your EDG number.

How to Check Your Lone Star Card Balance and Manage Your EBT Account

Knowing your balance before you shop prevents embarrassing moments at the checkout and helps you plan your grocery purchases effectively. Here are the official ways to check your Texas Lone Star Card EBT balance June 2026:

Online: Log in to YourTexasBenefits.com to view your current balance, recent transaction history, and upcoming deposit date.

By phone: Call the Lone Star Card automated balance line at 800-777-7328 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You will need to enter your 16-digit card number and 4-digit PIN.

At the store: Check your balance on the PIN pad at any SNAP-authorized retailer — most grocery stores display your remaining balance on the receipt after each transaction.

ATM: Insert your Lone Star Card at any ATM displaying the Quest® logo for a free balance inquiry. Withdrawals of TANF cash benefits are also available at ATMs. Note that SNAP food benefits cannot be withdrawn as cash — they can only be used to purchase eligible food items.

What Can Texas SNAP Benefits Be Used to Purchase?

Texas SNAP benefits on your Lone Star Card can be used to purchase most food items for home preparation, including:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Meat, poultry, and seafood
• Dairy products and eggs
• Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta
• Snack foods and non-alcoholic beverages
• Seeds and plants intended to produce food for personal consumption

SNAP benefits cannot be used for:

• Alcohol, tobacco, or cigarettes
• Non-food items (cleaning products, paper goods, pet food)
• Hot prepared foods or restaurant meals (with limited exceptions for elderly, disabled, or homeless recipients in approved programs)
• Vitamins and medicines

Texas has not implemented the junk food purchase restrictions that some other states — such as Iowa and Louisiana — have received federal approval to enforce in 2026. Texas SNAP recipients may continue purchasing any USDA-eligible food item on their Lone Star Card without additional restrictions.

Texas SNAP June 2026

• Texas SNAP June 2026 payment dates run from June 1 (for EDG numbers ending in 0, approved before June 2020) through June 28 (for late-window cases)
• Benefits are deposited at midnight on your assigned date — no change for weekends or holidays
• Find your EDG number on your HHSC letter, at YourTexasBenefits.com, or by calling 800-777-7328
• ABAWD work requirements are now fully enforced as of June 2026 — adults 18–64 without dependents under 14 must document 80 hours/month of qualifying activity
• Texas gross income limit for most SNAP households is 165% of the Federal Poverty Level
• Resource limit of approximately $5,000 still applies in Texas
• If your payment is delayed, wait until mid-morning before contacting HHSC; then call 2-1-1 or visit YourTexasBenefits.com
• TANF cash benefits loaded on June 1, 2, or 3 depending on EDG ending digits