New SNAP amounts took effect on October 1, 2026, and they run through September 30, 2027. If you get food stamps in Texas — or you are thinking about applying — this page shows the most your household could get each month, how the state works out your real amount, and what to do if your amount looks wrong.
One thing to know up front: the amounts in the table are maximums. Most households get less, because the state subtracts part of your income first. We will show the math below in plain words, with a real example.
Texas SNAP maximum amounts for 2026–2027
This is the most a household can get each month from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027. A household reaches the maximum only when its net income (explained below) is $0.
| People in your household | Most you can get each month |
|---|---|
| 1 | $306 |
| 2 | $562 |
| 3 | $808 |
| 4 | $1,023 |
| 5 | $1,217 |
| 6 | $1,463 |
| 7 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $1,841 |
For each extra person up to a household of 17, add $225. Very large households (18 people or more) top out at $3,887. And if you qualify with a household of 1 or 2 people, you are guaranteed at least $25 a month, even if the math lands lower.
How your real amount is figured
Texas uses one simple formula:
Your amount = the maximum for your household size − 30% of your net monthly income.
“Net income” is what is left after the state subtracts certain costs (called deductions) from what you earn and receive. Here is an example:
A family of 4 has a net monthly income of $1,500. Thirty percent of $1,500 is $450. The maximum for 4 people is $1,023. So the family gets $1,023 − $450 = $573 a month.
Costs the state subtracts before it does the math
These deductions matter — they are why two families with the same pay can get different amounts:
- A standard deduction for every household: $217 a month for households of 1–3 people, $229 for 4 people, $268 for 5, and $308 for 6 or more.
- Work earnings: 20% of what you earn from a job is not counted.
- Childcare costs: money you pay so you can work, train, or go to school can be subtracted.
- High housing costs: if your rent or mortgage plus utilities add up to more than half of your income (after the other deductions), the extra can be subtracted — up to $769 a month. There is no cap if someone in the home is 60 or older or has a disability.
- Medical costs: for members who are 60 or older or disabled, out-of-pocket medical costs over $35 a month can be subtracted.
- Child support you pay: court-ordered support you pay to someone outside the home can be subtracted.
Texas income limits: how much can you earn and still qualify?
Most Texas households qualify under a higher income line — 165% of the federal poverty level. For 2026–2027, your household’s gross monthly income (before deductions) generally must be at or under:
| People in your household | Gross monthly income limit (Texas, 165%) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,195 |
| 2 | $2,976 |
| 3 | $3,757 |
| 4 | $4,538 |
Add $781 for each extra person. Some households are tested against lower standard limits instead, and your benefit is always worked out from your net income using the formula above — so earning under the limit does not by itself tell you your amount. The fastest way to see what you may qualify for, SNAP and more, is our free 2-minute check below.
When your amount changes
- Every October 1, the federal government updates the maximums, limits, and deductions for the cost of living. You do not have to reapply — the new figures are built into benefits from October 1.
- When your life changes — a new job, a lost job, someone moving in or out — your amount is refigured. Most Texas households must report changes within 10 days, and you must always report a new address and if your income goes over the limit for your household size. Report changes at YourTexasBenefits.com, on the Your Texas Benefits app, by calling 2-1-1, or at a local benefits office.
- At renewal time, your case is fully reviewed and your amount is set again.
Think your amount is wrong? You can appeal
If your SNAP amount looks too low, you do not have to accept it quietly:
- You can appeal your current benefit level at any time during your certification period — you do not need to wait for a letter.
- For a denial, a cut, or a shut-off, you have 90 days from the date on the notice (or the date the change takes effect, if that is later).
- You can ask for a hearing in person at a benefits office, by phone, or in writing.
- If you appeal before a cut takes effect, ask for your benefits to stay at the current level while you wait for the hearing. If you lose after receiving continued benefits, the extra can be treated as an overpayment — so keep good records.
See what you could get — free 2-minute check
SNAP is only one of the programs San Antonio families qualify for. Our free checker looks at food, rent, utility, healthcare, childcare help and more, and tells you what you may qualify for.
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Related guides
- How to apply for SNAP in San Antonio
- Texas SNAP payment dates and new amounts
- Texas SNAP renewal checklist
- Free food help in San Antonio
Helpful links & phone numbers
- Your Texas Benefits (apply, renew, report changes): yourtexasbenefits.com
- Texas 2-1-1 (free, 24/7, connects you to help): dial 2-1-1 or 1-877-541-7905
- Where the figures come from: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, Fiscal Year 2027 SNAP cost-of-living adjustments, and the Texas Health and Human Services Texas Works Handbook.
Amounts on this page are the official federal and Texas figures for October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027. Your real amount depends on your household’s full application.
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