Texas SNAP benefits are deposited on different days based on the household’s Eligibility Determination Group, or EDG, number. The schedule used for an ongoing case can also depend on when the SNAP case was certified.
Use the SNAP EDG shown in Your Texas Benefits or an HHSC notice—not the Lone Star Card number, Social Security number, or another program’s EDG. Then match the required ending digit or digits to the correct schedule table below.
This guide explains how to identify the correct EDG, read the Texas SNAP payment schedule, and troubleshoot a missing deposit without treating a regular schedule date as a guarantee that an active or pending case will be paid.
Quick answer
Find the SNAP EDG number in Your Texas Benefits or an HHSC notice, confirm which schedule applies to the case, and match the required ending digit or digits to the table below. The EDG is not the number printed on the Lone Star Card. A scheduled date applies to an eligible ongoing case; it does not override a pending application, missing renewal, closed case, proof request, card problem, or official delay.
Official source note
This guide uses the USDA Texas benefit-issuance schedule and official Texas case and Lone Star Card channels. Confirm the current schedule and case-specific information before relying on a date. Texas HHSC determines eligibility, case status, and benefit amounts.
What Is an EDG Number?
EDG stands for Eligibility Determination Group. Texas uses an EDG to identify a group of people being considered for a particular type of assistance.
A household can have more than one program or EDG. For the SNAP payment schedule, use the EDG connected to SNAP food benefits. Do not use:
- the number printed on the Lone Star Card;
- a Social Security number;
- a Medicaid number;
- an application confirmation number; or
- an EDG connected only to another benefit program.
The payment table uses only the ending digit or ending two digits specified for the schedule. Do not publish or share the full EDG number unnecessarily.
Where to Find Your EDG Number
Check these official locations:
- Sign in to Your Texas Benefits and open the SNAP case information available to the account.
- Review an HHSC approval, renewal, or case-action notice for the SNAP EDG.
- If the number is still unclear, use the official Texas benefits contact options and ask which EDG belongs to SNAP.
Before using the schedule, confirm both of these items:
- the EDG is for SNAP food benefits; and
- you are reading the correct ending digit or ending two digits for the table that applies.
Do not assume the Lone Star Card number can be substituted for the EDG number. A replacement card can have a different card number while the eligibility case is handled separately.
| Number or record | What it identifies | Use for the payment table? |
|---|---|---|
| SNAP EDG number | The Texas eligibility group for SNAP food benefits | Yes—use the required ending digit or digits |
| Lone Star Card number | The EBT card used to access benefits | No |
| Application confirmation | A record that an application was submitted | No |
| Another program’s EDG or ID | A different benefit program or individual record | No—confirm the SNAP EDG |
Texas SNAP Payment Schedule for 2026
The Texas SNAP payment schedule may differ depending on when your case was certified. Many newer cases use the last two digits of the EDG number. Some older continuous cases may use the last digit.
Use the tables below as a general guide. Always verify your own case through official Texas sources.
Use the schedule for an eligible ongoing case
The table identifies a regular issuance date; it does not confirm that a case is active or that all eligibility actions are complete. Check Your Texas Benefits and HHSC notices if an application, renewal, interview, proof request, or case action is still pending.
Cases Certified On or After June 1, 2020
If your SNAP household was certified on or after June 1, 2020, use the last two digits of the EDG number to find the standard monthly issuance date.
| Last two EDG digits | Benefits available |
|---|---|
| 00-03 or 54-57 | 16th of the month |
| 04-06 or 58-60 | 17th of the month |
| 07-10 or 61-64 | 18th of the month |
| 11-13 or 65-67 | 19th of the month |
| 14-17 or 68-71 | 20th of the month |
| 18-20 or 72-74 | 21st of the month |
| 21-24 or 75-78 | 22nd of the month |
| 25-27 or 79-81 | 23rd of the month |
| 28-31 or 82-85 | 24th of the month |
| 32-34 or 86-88 | 25th of the month |
| 35-38 or 89-92 | 26th of the month |
| 39-41 or 46-49 or 93-95 | 27th of the month |
| 42-45 or 50-53 or 96-99 | 28th of the month |
Cases Certified Before June 1, 2020
If your case was certified before June 1, 2020 and has continued without interruption, your deposit date may be based on the last digit of your EDG number.
| If your EDG ends in | Your deposit date |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1st of the month |
| 1 | 3rd of the month |
| 2 | 5th of the month |
| 3 | 6th of the month |
| 4 | 7th of the month |
| 5 | 9th of the month |
| 6 | 11th of the month |
| 7 | 12th of the month |
| 8 | 13th of the month |
| 9 | 15th of the month |
How to Read the Texas SNAP Payment Schedule
- Confirm that the number is the SNAP EDG.
- Check which schedule applies to the case.
- Use only the ending digit or ending two digits requested by that table.
- Match the ending number to the listed calendar date.
- Confirm the case is active and review any recent HHSC notice.
- Check the actual Lone Star Card balance or transaction history through an official channel.
Example: If the applicable table instructs you to use the last two digits, an EDG ending in 07 is matched to the range that includes 07. Do not use two digits when the applicable table instructs you to use one, and do not use a card number in either table.
What If Your Deposit Date Falls on a Weekend or Holiday?
Texas uses calendar dates in its standard SNAP issuance schedule. Do not assume that a weekend or holiday automatically moves a deposit earlier or later.
Check the Lone Star Card balance on the scheduled date. If Texas HHSC announces a temporary statewide issuance change, follow the current official notice rather than an older calendar or third-party post.
However, do not assume that every delay means your case was denied or closed. System timing, case reviews, missing paperwork, recertification issues, or account problems can affect when benefits appear.
If your benefits are not available when expected, check your balance first, then check your case notices and Your Texas Benefits account.
How to Check Your Lone Star Card Balance
Before calling for help, check whether the deposit has already posted to your Lone Star Card.
You may be able to check your balance by:
- Reviewing your last grocery receipt
- Logging in to Your Texas Benefits
- Using the Your Texas Benefits mobile app
- Calling the Lone Star Card customer service number on the back of your card
- Checking recent transactions for deposit or purchase activity
If your balance looks wrong, review your recent transactions. If you see a transaction you do not recognize, follow Texas HHSC guidance for reporting card or benefit issues.
What If Your Texas SNAP Benefits Are Late?
If your SNAP benefits appear late, start with the checks that separate a schedule question from a case or card problem.
1. Confirm that the regular deposit date has arrived
Recheck the applicable schedule and the SNAP EDG ending. Do not compare your date with another household’s date because the EDG and certification history can be different.
2. Confirm that you used the correct SNAP EDG
Do not use the Lone Star Card number, a Social Security number, an application confirmation number, or another program’s EDG.
3. Check the current balance and transaction history
Use Your Texas Benefits, the official app, the number on the back of the Lone Star Card, or the official Lone Star Card Help Desk. A deposit may already be present even when a separate notification has not arrived.
4. Review Your Texas Benefits and HHSC notices
Look for information about:
- a pending application or case action;
- an interview;
- requested proof;
- a renewal or recertification;
- a reported change;
- a benefit reduction, suspension, closure, or denial; or
- another action affecting the SNAP case.
5. Check whether the certification period ended
A regular payment table does not continue benefits after a case closes or a certification period ends. Follow the renewal or case-action notice rather than assuming the next scheduled deposit will arrive.
6. Separate a card problem from a missing deposit
If the balance is available but the card will not work, the issue may involve the card, PIN, retailer terminal, or transaction. If the expected benefit is not in the account, the issue may involve the case or issuance instead.
7. Check only official delay information
Do not rely on social-media rumors about statewide or federal delays. Check Texas HHSC, Your Texas Benefits, USDA, or another official notice for any confirmed exception.
8. Contact the channel that handles the problem
- For application, renewal, eligibility, notice, or case-status questions: use Your Texas Benefits or call 2-1-1 / 877-541-7905.
- For Lone Star Card, PIN, balance, or card-transaction help: call the number on the card or 800-777-7328.
Have the relevant notice and case information available, but do not post a full EDG, card number, or PIN publicly.
| What you see | Likely problem type | Best first check |
|---|---|---|
| The scheduled date has not arrived | Schedule question | Recheck the correct SNAP EDG and table |
| The date arrived but the expected benefit is not in the account | Case or issuance question | Check Your Texas Benefits and the latest HHSC notice |
| The balance is present but the card is declined everywhere | Card, PIN, or account-access question | Use the official Lone Star Card help channel |
| Only one product is rejected | Product eligibility or retailer coding question | Check the item and the purchase-rules guide |
| HHSC sent a renewal, proof, reduction, or closure notice | Eligibility or case-action question | Follow the notice and contact Texas HHSC if clarification is needed |
What If Your Benefits Were Approved but You Still Have No Deposit?
If your application was approved but benefits are not showing, check your approval notice carefully. The notice may explain the benefit month, amount, certification period, or when benefits should be available.
You should also check whether your Lone Star Card is active and whether the correct card is being used. If you recently received a replacement card, make sure you are checking the right card and balance.
If the issue is not clear, use Your Texas Benefits or contact Texas HHSC for case-specific help.
Can Your Texas SNAP Deposit Date Change?
Your regular deposit date may stay the same for many households, but it can change if case details change, certification status changes, benefits are interrupted, or Texas HHSC updates your case.
If you move, recertify, miss a deadline, reapply, or have a break in benefits, do not assume the same deposit timing will always continue.
The safest approach is to check your latest notice and Your Texas Benefits account after any case change.
Texas SNAP Payment Schedule and Benefit Amounts Are Different
Your deposit date only tells you when benefits may be loaded. It does not tell you how much your household will receive.
Your benefit amount depends on household size, income, allowable deductions, expenses, and other case details. Some households receive the maximum allotment, but many approved households receive less.
FAQ
What is the Texas SNAP payment schedule?
The Texas SNAP payment schedule is the monthly benefit issuance schedule used to determine when approved households may receive SNAP benefits on their Lone Star Card.
Is the EDG number the same as the Lone Star Card number?
No. The SNAP EDG identifies the eligibility group used for the case and schedule. The Lone Star Card number identifies the EBT card used to access benefits. Use the SNAP EDG ending requested by the applicable schedule table.
Where can I find my Texas SNAP EDG number?
Check the SNAP case information in Your Texas Benefits or an HHSC approval, renewal, or case-action notice. If multiple program records are shown, confirm which EDG belongs to SNAP.
Does the payment schedule guarantee a deposit?
No. The schedule identifies the regular issuance date for an eligible ongoing case. A pending application, missing interview or proof, renewal, closed case, benefit action, card problem, or official delay can require separate review.
What time will Texas SNAP benefits appear?
Do not rely on an unofficial promise of a specific hour. Check the actual balance and transaction history through an official Lone Star Card or Your Texas Benefits channel.
Why did another household receive benefits on a different date?
Texas staggers regular SNAP issuances. Different EDG endings and case histories can produce different dates. Use the EDG and schedule that apply to your own SNAP case.
What if the scheduled date passed and the balance is still missing?
Confirm the correct SNAP EDG and table, then check Your Texas Benefits and the latest HHSC notice for an application, interview, proof, renewal, closure, or other case action. Use the Texas benefits line for case questions and the Lone Star Card Help De
Does the Texas SNAP payment schedule show how much I will get?
No. The payment schedule only helps estimate when benefits may be deposited. Your amount depends on household size, income, deductions, and Texas HHSC review.
Can I request a different Texas SNAP deposit date?
In general, SNAP deposit dates are assigned through the state schedule and case system. If you have a case-specific issue, contact Texas HHSC or use Your Texas Benefits.
Which EDG digits should I use?
Use the last two EDG digits if the SNAP household was certified on or after June 1, 2020. Use the last EDG digit if the household was certified before June 1, 2020 and remains on the older issuance schedule.
What if I do not know when my SNAP case was certified?
Do not choose a table by guessing. Check your latest Texas HHSC eligibility or renewal notice and your Your Texas Benefits case information. If the certification date or EDG number is still unclear, confirm it with Texas HHSC.
Official Sources
USDA FNS — Monthly SNAP Issuance Schedule
USDA FNS — Texas SNAP contacts and benefit issuance schedule
Texas HHSC — SNAP Food Benefits
Bottom line
Use the SNAP EDG—not the Lone Star Card number—to find the regular Texas SNAP issuance date. Confirm which schedule applies, match the correct ending digit or digits, and check Your Texas Benefits and HHSC notices if a deposit appears late. The schedule does not override a pending, renewed, changed, suspended, or closed case.
AidProgram Guide is not a government agency and cannot view a Texas SNAP case, guarantee a deposit date or time, or resolve a Lone Star Card problem. Schedules, case actions, card status, and official delay information can change. Confirm current information through USDA, Texas HHSC, Your Texas Benefits, and the Lone Star Card Help Desk.
Last reviewed: August 2, 2026