The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is the lifeline for millions of residents across Texas, as it provides food assistance to low-income households. According to the release, SNAP benefits in Texas for August 2024 will be paid utilizing a staggered system based on the last two digits of the recipient’s EDG number. This article outlines how recipients can expect to be paid in order to plan accordingly.
How the SNAP Payment Schedule works
Benefits in Texas are issued from 1st to 28th of each month. Exactly what date payment is made to each person also varies based on the last two digits of an individual’s EDG number. This staggered approach is adopted so as to reduce confusion and to ensure that all benefits dispensed are done efficiently.
August 2024 Payment Schedule
Here is a detailed schedule of when people in Texas will receive their SNAP benefit during August of 2024:
- EDG ending in 00-03: August 1
- EDG ending in 04-06: August 2
- EDG ending in 07-10: August 3
- EDG ending in 11-13: August 4
- EDG ending in 14-17: August 5
- EDG ending in 18-20: August 6
- EDG ending in 21-24: August 7
- EDG ending in 25-27: August 8
- EDG ending in 28-31: August 9
- EDG ending in 32-34: August 10
- EDG ending in 35-38: August 11
- EDG ending in 39-41: August 12
- EDG ending in 42-45: August 13
- EDG ending in 46-49: August 14
- EDG ending in 50-53: August 15
- EDG ending in 54-57: August 16
- EDG ending in 58-60: August 17
- EDG ending in 61-64: August 18
- EDG ending in 65-67: 19 August
- EDG ending in 68-71: 20 August
- EDG ending in 72-74: 21 August
- EDG ending in 75-78: 22 August
- EDG ending in 79-81: 23 August
- EDG ending in 82-85: 24 August
- EDG ending in 86-88: 25 August
- EDG ending in 89-92: 26 August
- EDG ending in 93-95: 27 August
- EDG ending in 96-99: August 28
Special circumstances for early payment
Under certain conditions, a SNAP payment may be issued more quickly. These include:
- Expedited applications: Households eligible for expedited service may receive their benefits earlier.
- Regular applications certified late: Applications certified on or after the 25th of the month can have their benefits issued earlier.
- Hearing officer decisions: Benefits ordered by a hearing officer because of urgent need can also be issued more quickly.
These provisions help ensure that families in crisis have the flexibility to receive food assistance as quickly as possible.
Who is eligible for SNAP?
To be eligible for SNAP in the state of Texas, applicants must possess a certain set of criteria that involve the following:
- Income limits: Gross monthly income is at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty level.
- Household composition: A person living with others, eligible households consist of individuals, families, and certain non-citizens.
- Work requirements: In general, able-bodied adults must now work or participate in a work program for at least 20 hours a week to continue receiving benefits beyond three months in any three-year period.
- Special programs: A household with all members either aged 60 and above or disabled may qualify for the Texas Simplified Application Project. In this, households can more easily apply.
In August 2024, benefits will be issued again on a staggered basis, ensuring the needs of people are being helped out in a timely manner.
