The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households in Texas afford healthy food. Each month, benefits are loaded onto an EBT card, which works like a debit card and can be used at approved stores.
In Texas, SNAP deposits are distributed between the 1st and 28th of every month. The exact date a household receives its benefits depends on the last two digits of the Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number.
If you’re waiting for your SNAP payment in August 2026, here’s the schedule for those who will receive benefits between August 18 and August 24, 2026.
SNAP Texas Payment Schedule for August 18–24, 2026
- August 18: EDG numbers ending in 61–64
- August 19: EDG numbers ending in 65–67
- August 20: EDG numbers ending in 68–71
- August 21: EDG numbers ending in 72–74
- August 22: EDG numbers ending in 75–78
- August 23: EDG numbers ending in 79–81
- August 24: EDG numbers ending in 82–85
If your EDG number falls within these ranges, your Texas SNAP benefits will be deposited on your EBT card during this week of August.
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SNAP benefits can be used for a wide variety of groceries, including:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry, and fish
- Dairy products
- Bread, cereals, and grains
- Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages
- Seeds and plants that grow food for your household
What You Cannot Buy With SNAP
SNAP benefits cannot be used for items such as:
- Alcohol, cigarettes, or tobacco
- Vitamins, medicines, or supplements
- Hot or prepared foods sold at the point of purchase
- Live animals (except seafood, fish, and animals already slaughtered)
- Non-food household items
If your EDG number ends between 61 and 85, you’ll receive your SNAP Texas August 2026 deposit between August 18 and 24. Make sure to check your balance and plan your grocery shopping around your payment date.
This schedule repeats monthly, so knowing your EDG number will help you stay on top of when your household receives benefits.
