Texas SNAP income limits depend on household size and the eligibility rules that apply to the household. The standard federal table used by Texas shows a gross monthly limit at 130% of the federal poverty level and a net monthly limit at 100%.
Texas also publishes a separate 165% figure for certain categorical-eligibility and elderly-or-disabled household determinations. That figure is not a universal alternative income limit, and being below it does not by itself guarantee SNAP approval.
This guide explains the current tables for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, how gross and net income differ, what the Texas 165% column means, and why household composition and deductions can change the result.
Quick answer
The standard Texas SNAP income chart for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, lists a 130% gross-income limit and a 100% net-income limit. Texas also lists a 165% figure used in specific categorical-eligibility and elderly-or-disabled household determinations. Do not treat any one column as an approval guarantee. Texas HHSC reviews the household, income, deductions, resources when applicable, and other eligibility rules before making the final decision.
Official source note
The figures below come from the Texas Works Handbook and apply from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Texas HHSC can update policy or apply different rules based on the household. Use this page as a screening guide, not an official eligibility decision.
Texas SNAP Income Limits for 2026
The following standard table applies from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Gross income is measured before SNAP deductions. Net income is calculated after allowed deductions.
| Household size | Gross monthly limit (130%) |
Net monthly limit (100%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $1,696 | $1,305 |
| 2 | $2,292 | $1,763 |
| 3 | $2,888 | $2,221 |
| 4 | $3,483 | $2,680 |
| 5 | $4,079 | $3,138 |
| 6 | $4,675 | $3,596 |
| 7 | $5,271 | $4,055 |
| 8 | $5,867 | $4,513 |
| 9 | $6,463 | $4,972 |
| 10 | $7,059 | $5,431 |
| Each additional person | +$596 | +$459 |
These are screening figures, not a promise of eligibility or a particular monthly benefit. The test that applies can depend on household composition and other SNAP rules.
What Does the 165% Figure Mean in Texas?
The Texas Works Handbook includes a third income column at 165% of the federal poverty level. Texas uses that figure for specific purposes, including:
- certain categorical-eligibility determinations; and
- deciding whether some people who are elderly or have a disability may qualify for separate-household treatment while living with others.
The 165% figure is not a general replacement for the 130% gross-income limit. A household cannot determine categorical eligibility from income alone.
| Household size | Texas 165% monthly figure |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,152 |
| 2 | $2,909 |
| 3 | $3,665 |
| 4 | $4,421 |
| 5 | $5,177 |
| 6 | $5,934 |
| 7 | $6,690 |
| 8 | $7,446 |
| 9 | $8,203 |
| 10 | $8,960 |
| Each additional person | +$757 |
Do not use 165% as an automatic approval test
Being below the 165% figure does not automatically make a household categorically eligible or approved for SNAP. Texas HHSC must determine whether the household meets the applicable categorical-eligibility conditions and all other rules that still apply.
Gross Income vs. Net Income
Gross income is income before allowed SNAP deductions. It can include money from work and other countable sources.
Net income is the amount left after HHSC applies the deductions allowed for the household under SNAP rules.
The standard screening sequence is not identical for every household. For example, households with a person who is age 60 or older or has a disability may be treated differently under the gross-income test. Categorically eligible households also follow special rules.
Do not subtract expenses on your own and assume that the result is the official SNAP net income. Report accurate income and expenses so HHSC can apply the deductions that are allowed for the case.
How SNAP Deductions Can Affect Net Income
Depending on the household, SNAP deductions may include categories such as:
| Possible deduction category | What to report | Important limit |
|---|---|---|
| Earned-income deduction | Income from employment or self-employment | Report gross earnings and requested business information; do not calculate the official deduction yourself |
| Standard deduction | Household size | HHSC applies the current amount for the household |
| Dependent-care costs | Eligible child or adult care costs connected to work, training, or education | Only qualifying costs are considered |
| Child support paid | Legally owed child support and payment information | HHSC may request proof |
| Medical expenses | Qualifying out-of-pocket costs for an elderly or disabled household member | Medical deductions have eligibility and verification rules |
| Shelter and utility costs | Rent, mortgage, property costs, and qualifying utilities | The official calculation can include standards, limits, and household-specific rules |
The amount of a deduction can change when federal or Texas policy is updated. Use the current Texas Works Handbook and any HHSC request for proof rather than relying on an old calculator or a previous benefit amount.
Who Counts in a Texas SNAP Household?
SNAP household size is not always the same as the number of people at an address or on a tax return. It often depends on who lives together and buys and prepares food together.
Some people must be considered together under SNAP rules even when they say they buy or prepare food separately. Examples can include spouses and many children under age 22 who live with a parent.
Household situations involving shared housing, students, non-applicants, elderly or disabled people, or people temporarily away from home can require additional review. Enter everyone accurately on the application and let Texas HHSC determine who belongs in the SNAP household.
What Income Should You Report?
Report each income source requested in the application. Depending on the household, this may include:
- wages, tips, and other employment income;
- self-employment income;
- unemployment benefits;
- Social Security, SSI, disability, or retirement income;
- child support received;
- money regularly received from other sources; and
- other income requested by HHSC.
Different income types can be treated differently. Do not leave out an income source because you believe it should be excluded. Provide accurate information and allow HHSC to determine how it is counted.e it should be excluded. Provide accurate information and allow HHSC to determine how it is counted.
Do Resources or Property Matter?
Resource rules depend on the household and the eligibility path HHSC applies. Some categorically eligible households receive special resource treatment, while other households may need resources reviewed.
The application may ask about cash, bank accounts, vehicles, or other property. Answer the questions accurately. Do not assume that owning a vehicle, having a bank account, or receiving another benefit automatically makes the household ineligible.
What If Your Income Is Close to a Limit?
Do not stop at the gross-income table when the household is close to a limit.
- Confirm the correct household size.
- Compare current monthly gross income with the standard table.
- Report expenses that may qualify for deductions.
- Check whether an elderly, disabled, or categorical-eligibility rule may apply.
- Use the official application process for an HHSC decision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Texas SNAP income limit for one person in 2026?
For the standard October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026 chart, the one-person gross monthly limit is $1,696 and the net monthly limit is $1,305. Texas also lists a $2,152 figure at 165% for specific determinations. Do not treat the 165% figure as a universal alternative limit or approval guarantee.
Does Texas SNAP use gross income or net income?
The standard chart includes both. The test that applies can depend on household circumstances, including elderly or disabled members and categorical eligibility. HHSC calculates the official result.
What is the Texas SNAP 165% income figure?
Texas uses the 165% figure for specified categorical-eligibility and elderly-or-disabled separate-household determinations. Income below that figure alone does not prove that a household qualifies.
Does Social Security count as income for Texas SNAP?
Social Security and other unearned income should be reported. The way income is counted and the deductions that apply depend on the household. Receiving Social Security does not automatically approve or disqualify a household.
Can deductions help if my income is over the net limit before expenses?
Allowed deductions are part of HHSC’s net-income calculation. Report qualifying expenses accurately, but do not assume every expense is deductible or calculate an official result from this page alone.
Are the income limits the same as the maximum SNAP benefit amount?
No. Income limits are used in eligibility review. A benefit amount is calculated separately and depends on household size, net income, and other rules. A table cannot guarantee a monthly amount.
Where do I apply for Texas SNAP?
Apply through the official Your Texas Benefits website, use a current Texas application form, or get help through Texas HHSC. See the application guide linked above for the available routes.
Official Sources
Use these official sources to confirm the current period, household rules, income treatment, deductions, and application route:
Texas Works Handbook — C-120 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Texas Works Handbook — B-470 Categorically Eligible Households
Texas HHSC — SNAP Food Benefits
Bottom line
The standard Texas SNAP chart for October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, shows 130% gross and 100% net income limits. Texas also uses a 165% figure for specific determinations, not as a universal approval threshold. Compare the correct household size, report all income and qualifying expenses accurately, and rely on Texas HHSC for the final eligibility and benefit decision.
AidProgram Guide is not a government agency and cannot determine SNAP eligibility or benefit amounts. Income limits, deductions, household rules, and application procedures can change. Confirm current information through Texas HHSC, Your Texas Benefits, and USDA before making decisions.
Last reviewed: August 2, 2026