The US government employs SNAP, a program intended to reduce food poverty, as part of a social assistance approach. Millions of residents are able to buy wholesome food thanks to this aid, improving their general well-being and quality of life.
The USDA oversees the administration of the SNAP program nationally, while in Texas, the state’s Health and Human Services Commission is in charge of implementation and beneficiary care, managing the distribution of food assistance in accordance with the unique circumstances of its populace.
In Texas, SNAP users use the Lone Star Card, an electronic card that functions similarly to a debit card and is only intended to make it easier for them to buy authorised food items, to access their monthly benefits.
As long as they are not prepared goods meant for immediate consumption, SNAP users can buy basic items for a balanced diet, such as fruits, vegetables, cereals, meats, and oils, using the EBT card that the program provides.
It is crucial to keep in mind that the EBT card cannot be used to pay for services or unpaid bills, or to buy goods like alcohol or tobacco.
Who in Texas will get their benefits from April 14–20?
The beneficiary’s Eligibility Group (EDG) number, which is listed on the official program documents, determines the day SNAP payments are received. Every month, payments are disbursed from the first to the twenty-eighth. The third week of April 2025 payment schedule in Texas is as follows:
- SNAP Edge Number 46-49: April 14
- SNAP EGD number 50-53: April 15
- SNAP EGD Number 54-57: April 16
- SNAP Edge Number 58-60: April 17
- SNAP Edge Number 61-64: April 18
- SNAP Edge Number 65-67: April 19
- SNAP EGD Number 68-71: April 20
