Texas SNAP estimate tool
Texas SNAP Calculator
Use this Texas SNAP calculator to estimate possible food stamp benefits, officially called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. Texas SNAP applications and benefit account actions are handled through Your Texas Benefits, Texas Health and Human Services, and Lone Star Card resources.
Last reviewed: May 2026. Rule period used: FY 2026, Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026.
Texas SNAP Details Used in This Estimate
These Texas-specific details are used to make sure this page is tied to the correct state program, application system, EBT resource, official contact path, and state-specific SNAP process notes.
Estimate Your Possible Texas SNAP Benefit
Texas is already selected in this food stamp benefit calculator. Enter your household size, monthly income, rent or mortgage, utilities, and deductions to get a private estimate.
FY 2026 SNAP estimate
SNAP Eligibility Calculator
Unofficial estimate only. Your state SNAP agency makes the final eligibility and benefit decision. Do not enter Social Security numbers, EBT card numbers, or private identity documents into this calculator.
Texas SNAP, Your Texas Benefits, and Texas HHS
Texas SNAP is administered by Texas Health and Human Services. Texas residents can use Your Texas Benefits to apply for SNAP food benefits, manage benefit information, check case details, and upload documents.
Program support
Texas SNAP food benefits help eligible households buy food for good health. Texas HHS makes the official eligibility and benefit decision after application review.
Online application
Your Texas Benefits is the official Texas benefits portal for SNAP food benefits, TANF cash help, health care, and support services.
Case help
For HHSC benefits case or YourTexasBenefits.com help, Texas HHS says to call 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905 and choose the benefits option after selecting a language.
Texas Lone Star Card Information
Approved Texas SNAP food benefits are issued through the Lone Star Card. Texas HHS says the Texas Electronic Benefit Transfer system uses the Lone Star Card to provide access to SNAP food benefits.
Card name
USDA lists Texas’s SNAP EBT card as the Lone Star Card.
Card help desk
Lone Star Card Help Desk: 800-777-7328. Use this number for Lone Star Card questions, EBT card support, and card-related account help.
Card management
Texas HHS says Lone Star Card resources can help with balance, activity, PIN management, card freeze options, and card support information.
Texas SNAP Eligibility Notes
Texas SNAP eligibility depends on household size, monthly income, allowable deductions, household expenses, Texas residency, citizenship or eligible immigration status, resources when applicable, and special household situations. The calculator uses Texas as the selected state and applies the current estimate logic available in the tool.
Texas residency matters
Texas SNAP is for eligible Texas residents. Official review may check where the household lives and whether the household receives food benefits in another state.
Household and income matter
Household size, monthly income, and household circumstances affect the official eligibility review and estimated food stamp benefit amount.
Expenses can affect the result
Rent, mortgage, utilities, dependent care, child support paid, and medical expenses for elderly or disabled household members can affect the estimate when allowed and verified.
How to Apply for SNAP in Texas
Texas residents can apply for SNAP through Your Texas Benefits. Texas HHS also provides official SNAP food benefits information, Lone Star Card resources, and case-help phone options for households that need support.
Texas SNAP Purchase Restriction Note
Texas has a state-specific SNAP purchase restriction notice for candy and sweetened drinks. This does not change the calculator’s estimate-only status, but it is useful for approved households that use the Lone Star Card.
Restriction notice
Your Texas Benefits says that, effective April 1, SNAP recipients cannot buy candy and sweetened drinks in Texas with Lone Star Cards.
Benefit estimate unchanged
This calculator estimates possible SNAP eligibility and monthly benefit amount. It does not decide which individual products can be purchased at checkout.
Use official updates
For current purchase rules, use official Texas HHS or Your Texas Benefits notices because retailer systems and product categories may be updated over time.
Texas Benefits and Lone Star Card Process Note
Texas uses Your Texas Benefits and Lone Star Card resources in the SNAP process. This does not change the calculator’s estimate-only status, but it is important because application actions, case updates, uploaded documents, card support, and official notices can affect how benefits are approved and managed.
Benefits case help
Texas HHS case or YourTexasBenefits.com help: call 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905 and choose the benefits option after selecting a language.
Lone Star Card help
USDA and Texas HHS list 800-777-7328 as a Texas EBT or Lone Star Card phone resource.
Online account actions
Use Your Texas Benefits for official Texas benefit account actions instead of entering case information on unofficial websites.
Documents You May Need for Texas SNAP
The calculator can suggest documents after you calculate an estimate, but it helps to prepare basic proof before applying through Your Texas Benefits or working with Texas Health and Human Services.
Common documents may include
- Proof of identity
- Proof of Texas residence
- Proof of household income
- Rent, mortgage, or housing cost proof
- Utility bill proof
- Dependent care cost proof, if applicable
- Child support paid proof, if applicable
- Medical expense proof for elderly or disabled household members, if applicable
- Student, work-rule, or immigration-status documents if special rules apply
- Your Texas Benefits, Texas HHS, or Lone Star Card notices if you are renewing or managing an existing case
Why Your Texas Estimate May Be Different
This calculator gives a careful estimate, but the final Texas SNAP decision may change after official review. Texas Health and Human Services may verify income, resources, expenses, household details, work-rule issues, student status, immigration-status details, residency, interview completion, submitted documents, or other eligibility factors.
Texas HHS review matters
Texas Health and Human Services makes the final decision after reviewing the application, household information, verification documents, and any required eligibility steps.
Your Texas Benefits actions matter
Applications, renewals, reported changes, uploaded documents, case notices, and benefit account actions can affect the final eligibility and benefit decision.
Expense proof matters
Housing costs, utilities, medical expenses, child care, and child support paid can affect the final benefit amount when allowed and verified.
Official Texas SNAP Sources
This page uses official USDA, Texas Health and Human Services, Your Texas Benefits, and Lone Star Card resources where available. Source links are included so users can verify program details, application resources, EBT resources, contact paths, purchase restriction notices, and FY 2026 SNAP information directly.
Texas SNAP Calculator FAQs
Is SNAP the same as food stamps in Texas?
Yes. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and it was formerly known as food stamps. Many people still use the phrase food stamps when searching for Texas SNAP benefits.
Where do I apply for SNAP in Texas?
Texas residents can apply online through Your Texas Benefits. Texas HHS also provides official SNAP food benefits and Lone Star Card resources.
What card does Texas use for SNAP?
Texas SNAP food benefits are issued on the Lone Star Card, which works like a debit card at stores that accept SNAP.
What phone number does USDA list for Texas SNAP?
USDA lists 877-541-7905 and 2-1-1 as Texas SNAP phone resources.
What is the Lone Star Card Help Desk number?
Texas HHS lists the Lone Star Card Help Desk as 800-777-7328.
Can Texas SNAP buy candy and sweetened drinks?
Your Texas Benefits says that, effective April 1, SNAP recipients cannot buy candy and sweetened drinks in Texas with Lone Star Cards.
Can this calculator guarantee my Texas SNAP amount?
No. This calculator provides an estimate only. Texas Health and Human Services makes the final eligibility and benefit decision after reviewing your application and required documents.
Start Your Texas SNAP Estimate
Use the Texas calculator above to estimate possible SNAP eligibility and review the official Texas application resources shown in your result.