Texas is not issuing additional emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds in November. The extra SNAP benefits were provided during the COVID-19 pandemic to help families struggling financially. However, the federal government has stopped providing these extra funds, so Texas can no longer issue them. Despite this, Texas does offer other food assistance programs, such as the Food Bank and Meals on Wheels.
Benefits for November 2023 Food Stamps
SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is a federally funded program that provides food assistance to low-income individuals and families. The amount of SNAP benefits a household receives can vary depending on the household size and income.
In Texas, the maximum SNAP benefit amount for a household of one person is $281 per month. For a household of two people, the maximum benefit is $459 per month. The maximum benefit amount increases as the household size increases.
- For a household of three people, the maximum benefit is $658 per month.
- For a household of four people, the maximum benefit is $835 per month.
- For a household of five people, the maximum benefit is $1,012 per month.
- For a household of six people, the maximum benefit is $1,189 per month.
- For a household of seven people, the maximum benefit is $1,366 per month.
- For a household of eight people, the maximum benefit is $1,543 per month.
For households with more than eight people, the maximum benefit amount is $204 per person per month.
| Household Size | Maximum Benefit Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $281 |
| 2 | $459 |
| 3 | $658 |
| 4 | $835 |
| 5 | $1,012 |
| 6 | $1,189 |
| 7 | $1,366 |
| 8 | $1,543 |
| 9+ | $204 per person |
To be eligible for SNAP benefits, you must meet certain income and asset limits. The income limits are based on the federal poverty level. The asset limits are $2,500 for individuals and $4,000 for households.
If you think you may be eligible for SNAP benefits, you can apply online at YourTexasBenefits.com or at your local SNAP office.
Extension of Food Stamp Benefits in Texas
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, is a federally funded program that provides monthly benefits to low-income individuals and families to help them purchase food. In Texas, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) administers SNAP benefits.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government has provided emergency allotments to SNAP recipients since March 2020. These emergency allotments are temporary increases in SNAP benefits that are intended to help families cope with the economic impact of the pandemic. In Texas, the emergency allotments have ranged from $95 to $194 per month for individuals and from $250 to $429 per month for families, depending on household size.
The emergency allotments were originally scheduled to end in September 2023, but the federal government has since extended them through May 2023. This means that SNAP recipients in Texas will continue to receive the emergency allotments through May 2023.
- HHSC sends the additional emergency allotments on the same EBT card that you use for your regular SNAP benefits.
- The emergency allotments are automatically added to your EBT card each month, and you do not need to take any action to receive them.
- You can use your EBT card to purchase food at authorized retailers, including grocery stores, farmers markets, and convenience stores.
If you have any questions about the emergency allotments or your SNAP benefits in general, you can contact the HHSC SNAP hotline at 1-877-541-7905.
| Household Size | Emergency Allotment Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $95 |
| 2 | $194 |
| 3 | $250 |
| 4 | $429 |
| 5 | $595 |
| 6 | $752 |
| 7 | $908 |
| 8 | $1,049 |
Emergency Allotment Program Extension
The Emergency Allotment Program (EAP) is a temporary program that was created to provide additional food assistance to households during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Texas, all households receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits have been receiving the maximum amount of benefits since April 2020 under the EAP.
The EAP was originally set to expire in September 2022, but it has been extended several times. The most recent extension was approved by Congress in September 2023, and it will provide additional benefits through November 2023. This means that all SNAP households in Texas will continue to receive the maximum amount of benefits through November 2023.
Texas SNAP Benefits Payment Schedule for November 2023
| Date | Benefit Amount |
|---|---|
| November 1 – 10 | $281 |
| November 11 – 20 | $250 |
| November 21 – 30 | $234 |
SNAP benefits are distributed to recipients on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. The EBT card can be used to purchase food at authorized retailers. SNAP benefits can also be used to purchase food online from certain retailers.
For more information about the EAP or SNAP benefits in Texas, you can contact the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) at 1-877-541-7905.
Food Stamps Supplemental Payments
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as food stamps, provides monthly benefits to help low-income individuals and families buy the food they need. In recent years, the federal government has provided additional SNAP benefits, known as emergency allotments, to help people cope with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. These emergency allotments are scheduled to end in November 2023.
Texas is one of the states that participates in the SNAP program. In November 2023, SNAP recipients in Texas will not receive an extra food stamps payment. The emergency allotments that have been provided during the pandemic will end on October 31, 2023. This means that SNAP recipients will receive their regular monthly benefit amount in November, which is based on their household size and income.
The regular monthly SNAP benefit amounts in Texas for November 2023 are as follows:
- Household size of 1: $281
- Household size of 2: $516
- Household size of 3: $740
- Household size of 4: $939
- Household size of 5: $1,126
- For each additional household member, add $221
SNAP recipients can use their benefits to purchase food at authorized retailers, such as grocery stores and farmers markets. They can also use their benefits to purchase seeds and plants to grow their own food.
| Household Size | Benefit Amount |
|---|---|
| 1 | $281 |
| 2 | $516 |
| 3 | $740 |
| 4 | $939 |
| 5 | $1,126 |
| Each additional household member | $221 |
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