How to Apply for Food Stamps in Texas

Applying Online

Verify that you meet the eligibility requirements for SNAP. Applicants must be qualified United States citizens, reside in the state of Texas, and generate low monthly income. Families must meet the following maximum monthly income limits: One family member: $1,619 maximum monthly income Two family members: $2,191 maximum monthly income Three family members: $2,763 maximum monthly income Four family members: $3,3335 maximum monthly income Five family members: $3,907 maximum monthly income Additional family members: $572 per month

Navigate to the Your Texas Benefits website at https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/ssp/SSPHome/ssphome.jsp and click on “Apply for Benefits.”

Click on “Set up account,” and follow the on-screen instructions to create a username and password for the site. You must register for an account to apply for SNAP online. After you’ve created an account, the application form will display on-screen.

Fill out all required fields in sections A through J on the SNAP application form. You are required to provide personal information for all family members, including names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses, marriage and education statuses, and contact information. You are also required to disclose whether your household has any pregnant people or military personnel, and whether any residents need help with job interviews.

Fill out all required fields in sections K through T on the SNAP application form. You are required to provide information about existing health insurance policies, medical bills, vehicles owned by family members, bank account information, housing costs, and the amount of income being provided by all family members.

Read and sign sections U through W on the SNAP application form. These sections include legal information and the Statement of Understanding, which ensures you understand the rules, policies, and benefits associated with SNAP.

Click on “Submit” at the end of the form to submit your online SNAP application to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, which then forwards your information to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Your application will be processed as soon as it is received, and you will receive the Lone Star Card in the mail shortly after your application is approved by the USDA.

Applying in Person

Verify that you meet the eligibility requirements for SNAP. Applicants must be qualified United States citizens, reside in the state of Texas, and generate low monthly income. Families must meet the following maximum monthly income limits: One family member: $1,619 maximum monthly income Two family members: $2,191 maximum monthly income Three family members: $2,763 maximum monthly income Four family members: $3,3335 maximum monthly income Five family members: $3,907 maximum monthly income Additional family members: $572 per month

Visit a Texas Food Bank Network Provider in your local area. A provider will assist you with filling out the SNAP application in person, and provide you with additional information about the SNAP program. Find the location nearest you by visiting the Texas Health and Human Services Commission website at https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/food/texas-food-bank-network-providers, or by calling 211 or 1-877-541-7905 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Fill out all required fields in sections A through J on the SNAP application form. You are required to provide personal information for all family members, including names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses, marriage and education statuses, and contact information. You are also required to disclose whether your household has any pregnant people or military personnel, and whether any residents need help with job interviews.

Fill out all required fields in sections K through T on the SNAP application form. You are required to provide information about existing health insurance policies, medical bills, vehicles owned by family members, bank account information, housing costs, and the amount of income being provided by all family members.

Read and sign sections U through W on the SNAP application form. These sections provide legal information and the Statement of Understanding, which ensures you understand the rules, policies, and benefits associated with SNAP.

Turn in the finished SNAP application to the Texas Food Bank Network Provider. The representative will forward your SNAP application to the USDA. After your application is processed and approved, the USDA will send the Lone Star Card to your residential address.

Applying Via Mail

Verify that you meet the eligibility requirements for SNAP. Applicants must be qualified United States citizens, reside in the state of Texas, and generate low monthly income. Families must meet the following maximum monthly income limits: One family member: $1,619 maximum monthly income Two family members: $2,191 maximum monthly income Three family members: $2,763 maximum monthly income Four family members: $3,3335 maximum monthly income Five family members: $3,907 maximum monthly income Additional family members: $572 per month

Print out the SNAP application form. This form can be mailed directly to an office that will process and forward your SNAP application to the USDA for review. If you do not have access to a printer, request that the SNAP application be mailed to your residence. Go to the Your Texas Benefits website at https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/ssp/SSPHome/ssphome.jsp, click on “Get a paper form” at the bottom of the page, then select “Ask to have the forms mailed to you.” Alternately, call 211 or 1-877-541-7905 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday to request a copy of the SNAP application.

Fill out all required fields in sections A through J on the SNAP application form. You are required to provide personal information for all family members, including names, dates of birth, social security numbers, addresses, marriage and education statuses, and contact information. You are also required to disclose whether your household has any pregnant people or military personnel, and whether any residents need help with job interviews.

Fill out all required fields in sections K through T on the SNAP application form. You are required to provide information about existing health insurance policies, medical bills, vehicles owned by family members, bank account information, housing costs, and the amount of income being provided by all family members.

Read and sign sections U through W on the SNAP application form. These sections provide legal information and the Statement of Understanding, which ensures you understand the rules, policies, and benefits associated with SNAP.

Send the SNAP application to the nearest Texas Health and Human Services Commission office in your area. After your application is processed and approved, the USDA will have the Lone Star Card sent to your residential address. Obtain the mailing address for the office nearest you by visiting https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com/ssp/SSPHome/ssphome.jsp and clicking on “Find office,” or by calling either 211 or 1-877-541-7905 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.