Deposits hit Lone Star Cards July 7‑15 for case numbers ending 21‑53—check yours now.
Between Monday, July 7, and Tuesday, July 15, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will load the next round of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Recipients whose Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) numbers end in 21 through 53 are on deck, so a quick peek at the last two digits on your notice—or the “case #” in YourTexasBenefits—could save you an anxious wait at the grocery line.
Check your Eligibility Determination Group number to know your deposit date
Wondering exactly when your funds will land? The state still uses its staggered calendar that keeps the system from overloading. Here’s the lineup for beneficiaries certified before June 1, 2020:
| EDG ends in | Benefits available on |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1st |
| 1 | 3rd |
| 2 | 5th |
| 3 | 6th |
| 4 | 7th |
| 5 | 9th |
| 6 | 11th |
| 7 | 12th |
| 8 | 13th |
| 9 | 15th |
Need a refresher? Check the “Deposits” tab in the Lone Star Card app, or visit hhs.texas.gov. After the 15th, regular July issuances continue through the 28th for newer cases.
Maximum SNAP allotments for Texas households remain in place through September 2025
Federal cost‑of‑living adjustments set the ceiling on what a household may receive. For Texas, the current monthly caps are:
| Household size | Maximum allotment |
|---|---|
| 1 | $291 |
| 2 | $536 |
| 3 | $768 |
| 4 | $975 |
| 5 | $1,158 |
| 6 | $1,390 |
| 7 | $1,536 |
| 8 | $1,756 |
| Each additional person | +$220 |
These amounts hold through September 30, 2025. That means a family of four, for example, will keep seeing up to $975 a month—no surprises there.
After the devastating July 4‑5 floods that claimed at least 80 lives, many readers are asking: Will disaster SNAP kick in? As of July 9, HHSC has not opened D‑SNAP, but Governor Greg Abbott’s disaster declaration across 20 counties could speed federal approval. Keep receipts for hotel stays, repairs, or lost food; they are gold when (and if) D‑SNAP enrollment begins.
How to apply quickly online or at a benefits office in Texas
First time applying—or need to recertify? Your fastest route is still YourTexasBenefits.com. Most people finish in under 40 minutes if they gather pay stubs, IDs, and housing costs beforehand. Hit a snag? Dial 2‑1‑1, option 2 and talk to a real person in English or Spanish. Prefer face‑to‑face help? Benefit offices statewide can scan your paperwork on the spot—just arrive early and bring a phone charger; midday lines stretch past an hour.