The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps, is one of the most important benefit programs in the United States, assisting nearly 40 million Americans each month. When are food stamps due to be paid out in Texas for October?
The United States Department of Agriculture administers SNAP on a federal level, but in the Lone Star State, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) makes the decisions.
SNAP operates by providing participants with a Lone Star Card, also known as an Electronic Bank Transfer card, which functions similarly to a debit card. This is where the HHSC will upload monthly payments as well as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding.
Payment Dates for October
In Texas, SNAP payments are made from the first of the month to the 28th. So for October, this runs from Tuesday, October 1 to Monday, October 28.
Payments are based on an Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number, which may be found on any official SNAP document for Texas residents, with the payment date determined by the EDG’s last two numbers.
Here are the SNAP payment dates for October in Texas:
| SNAP EDG Number | Date |
|---|---|
| 00-03 | October 1 |
| 04-06 | October 2 |
| 07-10 | October 3 |
| 11-13 | October 4 |
| 14-17 | October 5 |
| 18-20 | October 6 |
| 21-24 | October 7 |
| 25-27 | October 8 |
| 28-31 | October 9 |
| 32-34 | October 10 |
| 35-38 | October 11 |
| 39-41 | October 12 |
| 42-45 | October 13 |
| 46-49 | October 14 |
| 50-53 | October 15 |
| 54-57 | October 16 |
| 58-60 | October 17 |
| 61-64 | October 18 |
| 65-67 | October 19 |
| 68-71 | October 20 |
| 72-74 | October 21 |
| 75-78 | October 22 |
| 79-81 | October 23 |
| 82-85 | October 24 |
| 86-88 | October 25 |
| 89-92 | October 26 |
| 93-95 | October 27 |
| 96-99 | October 28 |
Conclusion
It attempts to assist low-income households by providing cash to purchase nutritious goods to guarantee a balanced and healthy diet, such as fruits and vegetables, protein, fats, and carbohydrates, at chosen establishments.
However, there are some conditions. Recipients cannot use the benefits for alcohol, hot meals, items purchased for consumption, cigarettes, gas, bills, or other home expenses. Doing so is a violation that can result in the benefit being curtailed or cancelled, as well as additional legal action.
