Texas SNAP Benefits for July 2026: Your Payment Schedule Guide
Jorge Garcia
Published Jul 13, 2026
If you receive SNAP benefits in Texas, your July 2026 payment will arrive on a specific date based on your household's information. Texas doesn't send all payments at once. Instead, the state spreads them out throughout the month.
Your benefits are loaded onto your Lone Star Card, which works just like a debit card at grocery stores and other approved food retailers.
What Determines Your Payment Date?
Your payment date depends on two things:
- When your household was approved for SNAP (your certification date)
- Your EDG number (Eligibility Determination Group number)
You can find your EDG number on official letters from Texas, including your benefits award letter.
Payment Schedule for July 13–19, 2026
If You Were Approved After May 1, 2023:
| Payment Date | EDG Numbers Ending In |
|---|---|
| July 13 | 42–45 |
| July 14 | 46–49 |
| July 15 | 50–53 |
| July 16 | 54–57 |
| July 17 | 58–60 |
| July 18 | 61–64 |
| July 19 | 65–67 |
If You Were Approved Between June 1, 2020 and May 1, 2023:
| Payment Date | EDG Numbers Ending In |
|---|---|
| July 16 | 00–03 or 54–57 |
| July 17 | 04–06 or 58–60 |
| July 18 | 07–10 or 61–64 |
| July 19 | 11–13 or 65–67 |
If You Were Approved Before June 1, 2020:
Your payments follow an older schedule that runs from the 1st through the 15th of each month. This week, only those with EDG numbers ending in 9 will receive payment on July 15.
What To Do If Your Payment Is Missing
If your expected payment date has passed and you don't see your benefits, here's what you can do:
- Check your Lone Star Card balance
- Log in to Your Texas Benefits online
- Call the Lone Star Card help line for assistance
About SNAP in Texas
SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps eligible low-income families in Texas afford groceries.
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission manages the program and issues benefits through the Lone Star Card each month.
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