When are SNAP benefits deposited in Texas?

SNAP benefits in Texas are typically deposited once per month. The exact date depends on the state's payment schedule and individual case details.

Do SNAP benefits deposit on weekends or holidays in Texas?

In Texas, SNAP benefits may still be deposited on weekends or holidays depending on the state's system. Deposit timing can vary.

What time of day are EBT benefits added in Texas?

The time of day benefits are added in Texas varies, but deposits often occur overnight or early in the morning.

Texas EBT Payment Schedule | SNAP Deposit Dates 2026

Understanding the Texas EBT Card Payment Schedule

The Texas Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card is a convenient and secure way for eligible households to receive their monthly Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Through the EBT system, benefits are loaded automatically onto your card each month, allowing you to buy approved groceries and food items at authorized retailers, farmers markets, and online grocery stores.

In Texas, SNAP benefits are distributed on a set schedule each month, based on specific criteria such as the last digit of your case number, Social Security Number (SSN), or last name. Understanding when your benefits become available helps you plan your grocery shopping and household budget more effectively.

Once your benefits are loaded onto your EBT card, you can use it just like a debit card at participating stores that accept SNAP. It’s important to remember that your benefits do not expire immediately — any unused balance rolls over to the next month, although it’s best to use them regularly.

Knowing your deposit day can help you plan grocery trips, avoid checkout issues, and make sure your household always has access to food throughout the month.

Below you’ll find the official Texas EBT payment schedule, which shows the exact days your SNAP benefits will be deposited each month. This monthly reload schedule is updated according to state guidelines and ensures that all eligible recipients receive their funds in a timely and predictable manner.

Texas EBT Payment Schedule

In Texas, SNAP benefits are made available on a staggered schedule depending on certification date and the last two digits of the Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number.

Households Certified After June 1, 2020

Benefits are available between the 16th and 28th day of the month based on the last two digits of the EDG number.

EDG # Ends In	EBT Load Day
00–03	16th of the month
04–06	17th of the month
07–10	18th of the month
11–13	19th of the month
14–17	20th of the month
18–20	21st of the month
21–24	22nd of the month
25–27	23rd of the month
28–31	24th of the month
32–34	25th of the month
35–38	26th of the month
39–41	27th of the month
42–45	28th of the month
46–49	27th of the month
50–53	28th of the month
54–57	16th of the month
58–60	17th of the month
61–64	18th of the month
65–67	19th of the month
68–71	20th of the month
72–74	21st of the month
75–78	22nd of the month
79–81	23rd of the month
82–85	24th of the month
86–88	25th of the month
89–92	26th of the month
93–95	27th of the month
96–99	28th of the month

Households Certified Before June 1, 2020

Benefits are made available over 15 days, beginning on the 1st and based on the last digit of the EDG number.

EDG # Ends In	EBT Load Day
0	1st of the month
1	3rd of the month
2	5th of the month
3	6th of the month
4	7th of the month
5	9th of the month
6	11th of the month
7	12th of the month
8	13th of the month
9	15th of the month

If Your EBT Payment Is Late

If your Texas EBT benefits have not appeared on your expected deposit day, wait at least 24 hours. Then contact the state EBT Customer Service line at 800-777-7328 or check your benefits online at ebtedge.com. EBT benefit delays are rare but late deposits can happen on holidays or weekends.

Holiday closures or state processing delays can occasionally shift your EBT deposit by a few hours, but deposits almost always arrive on the same day each month.

How EBT Deposit Schedules Work

Each state manages its own EBT payment schedule based on local rules. Some states issue SNAP benefits on a single day each month, while others spread payments across several days depending on factors like Social Security numbers, case numbers, or last names. Once your household is assigned a deposit day, it usually remains the same every month.

You can always confirm your exact deposit date by checking your balance online through ebtedge.com or by calling your state’s EBT customer service number listed on the back of your card.

More Texas EBT Resources

Last updated November 13, 2025

Menu