If your family gets SNAP in Texas — the program most people still call food stamps — January starts the year with a timing detail worth knowing now. Texas loads Lone Star Cards on a staggered schedule from the 1st through the 28th, based on the last two digits of your EDG number. In January 2027, the first deposits land on Friday, January 1 — New Year’s Day — while households whose EDG ends in 86–99 do not see a deposit until January 25–28. Here is your exact January date, how to check it, and how to plan the long stretch after the holidays. Applying for SNAP is always free.
January 2027 SNAP payment dates in Texas
Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) issues SNAP on the schedule in its Texas Works Handbook (section B-250). Find the last two digits of your EDG number and read across:
| EDG ends in | January deposit |
|---|---|
| 00–03 | January 1 |
| 04–06 | January 2 |
| 07–10 | January 3 |
| 11–13 | January 4 |
| 14–17 | January 5 |
| 18–20 | January 6 |
| 21–24 | January 7 |
| 25–27 | January 8 |
| 28–31 | January 9 |
| 32–34 | January 10 |
| 35–38 | January 11 |
| 39–41 | January 12 |
| 42–45 | January 13 |
| 46–49 | January 14 |
| 50–53 | January 15 |
| 54–57 | January 16 |
| 58–60 | January 17 |
| 61–64 | January 18 |
| 65–67 | January 19 |
| 68–71 | January 20 |
| 72–74 | January 21 |
| 75–78 | January 22 |
| 79–81 | January 23 |
| 82–85 | January 24 |
| 86–88 | January 25 |
| 89–92 | January 26 |
| 93–95 | January 27 |
| 96–99 | January 28 |
Your EDG number is printed on your approval letter (form TF0001) — and that same letter prints your own deposit day, which is the safest source of all. Many Texans see the money show up the night before their scheduled date, so it is worth checking your balance that evening.
The New Year timing to plan for
January 1, 2027 is a Friday and New Year’s Day. If your EDG ends in 00–03, your January deposit is scheduled for that day. If your EDG ends in 61–64, your deposit is scheduled for Monday, January 18. And if your EDG ends in 86–99, your deposit lands January 25, 26, 27, or 28 — a long stretch after December holiday spending. That is not a delay or a cut; it is simply where the staggered schedule falls this month. A few ways to get ahead of it:
- Stretch the December deposit. If you can, set aside pantry staples when your December money arrives instead of waiting for January. Our December 2026 payment dates guide has that schedule.
- Keep your case current. A missed renewal or an unanswered HHSC letter can interrupt a deposit entirely. Our Texas SNAP renewal checklist walks through what to check before year-end.
- If your benefits stopped, act fast. Many Texas households lost SNAP in the past year. See what to do if your food benefits stopped in Texas for the steps to check your case and reapply.
Which schedule am I on?
- Certified on or after May 1, 2023 → the table above.
- Certified before May 1, 2023 → keep your existing day. Your schedule was set when you were first certified and does not change just because the handbook table exists. Do not switch to the table above on your own — the day printed on your TF0001 award letter is your day.
- A long break can move you. If you were certified before May 1, 2023, then had a break in benefits of at least six months and reapplied after May 1, 2023, you move onto the current table above. This is the number-one reason people think their deposit “moved.”
How much could your household get?
The current federal fiscal year amounts took effect October 1, 2026, and stay in place through September 2027. These are the maximum monthly amounts — most households get less, because the actual benefit depends on income, household size, and deductions:
| Household size | Maximum per month |
|---|---|
| 1 | $306 |
| 2 | $562 |
| 3 | $808 |
| 4 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $1,463 |
The minimum monthly benefit for one- and two-person households is $25. One Texas rule to remember at the register: since April 1, 2026, you can no longer buy candy or sweetened drinks with your Lone Star Card. Regular groceries, milk, and plain water are unaffected.
How to check your Lone Star Card balance
- The Your Texas Benefits app (fastest)
- YourTexasBenefits.com
- The number on the back of your Lone Star Card — the Lone Star Card help line is 800-777-7328
Not on SNAP yet? Applying is free
You can apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com, call 2-1-1 and choose the SNAP option, or visit a local HHSC office in person. You will need ID, proof of income, and rent or utility bills. Most people get a decision within 30 days — faster if the situation is urgent. If the paperwork feels like a lot, that is exactly what our free Apply for Me help is for: we walk you through it and match you with every program you may qualify for.
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Helpful links & phone numbers
- HHSC Texas Works Handbook, B-250 EBT Benefit Issuance — the official SNAP issuance schedule this table comes from
- YourTexasBenefits.com — apply for SNAP, renew, and check your case
- Texas Health and Human Services (hhs.texas.gov) — SNAP program information
- Lone Star Card help line: 800-777-7328 — balance, lost or stolen cards, and deposit questions
- 2-1-1 Texas: dial 2-1-1 or call 877-541-7905 — free, confidential help finding food and local assistance, and the state benefits helpline
- USDA SNAP state directory — official program contacts
Frequently asked questions
What day will my January 2027 SNAP benefits arrive in Texas?
It depends on the last two digits of your EDG number. Deposits run January 1–28 on the HHSC schedule in the table above. Households certified before May 1, 2023 keep the day printed on their TF0001 award letter.
Will my January SNAP deposit be delayed because January 1 is New Year’s Day?
The HHSC schedule lists January 1 as the deposit day for EDG numbers ending in 00–03, and January 1, 2027 is a Friday. Check your balance in the Your Texas Benefits app or call the Lone Star Card help line at 800-777-7328 if your deposit does not show when expected — do not assume a holiday changed your day without checking your own case.
Where do I find my EDG number?
On your TF0001 approval or award letter from HHSC. The letter also prints your deposit day. If you cannot find the letter, call the Lone Star Card help line at 800-777-7328.
Did SNAP amounts change for January 2027?
No new change takes effect in January. The current maximums — $306 for a household of one up to $1,463 for six — began October 1, 2026, and stay in place through September 2027. Your actual amount depends on your income, household size, and deductions.
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