If you’re an EBT Cardholder in Texas and wondering when your monthly food stamps (SNAP) or cash benefits (TANF) will be deposited, we’re here to assist you. In this article, we’ll provide you with the 2023 Texas EBT Deposit Schedule for your TX Lone Star Card.
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Understanding the Texas EBT Deposit Schedule
Receiving your monthly SNAP or TANF benefit payments can sometimes be confusing. We’ll give you the specific date your EBT benefits will be deposited onto your Texas EBT Lone Star Card.
If you’re also looking for the payment schedule for the Emergency Allotment extra food stamp benefits, check out our Texas Extra Food Stamps Schedule for 2023.
This article will cover the following topics:
- Texas EBT Deposit Schedule for 2023
- What to do if you didn’t receive your EBT Benefits
- How to Check Your Texas EBT Card Balance
- Texas EBT Customer Service
- Shopping with your Texas EBT Card online for Delivery
- The Texas EBT Mobile App
- How to effectively use your Texas EBT Card
Texas EBT Deposit Schedule for 2023
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is responsible for distributing SNAP (food stamp) benefits to eligible individuals. The Texas EBT card, also known as the Lone Star Card, provides access to these food stamp (SNAP) and cash assistance (TANF) benefits.
The Texas Lone Star Card functions just like a regular debit card and can be used to purchase eligible food items in approved stores and online. However, it’s important to note that there isn’t a single date when all Texas SNAP and TANF benefits are issued.
Instead, food stamp and cash benefits are deposited into TX EBT Cards during the first 15 days of each month. The specific day your benefits are deposited depends on the last digit of your EDG Number.
The EDG number, also known as the Eligibility Determination Group number, is assigned to each benefit case, including SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid healthcare. You can find your EDG number on the TF0001 form, which you received from Health and Human Services when you were approved for food stamps in Texas. If you can’t locate your EDG number, please call Texas Health and Human Services at 800-777-7328.
Texas EBT Payment Schedule for Food Stamps
Here’s the Texas EBT Deposit Schedule for food stamps based on the last digit of your EDG Number:
- Last digit 0: 1st day of the month
- Last digit 1: 3rd day of the month
- Last digit 2: 5th day of the month
- Last digit 3: 6th day of the month
- Last digit 4: 7th day of the month
- Last digit 5: 9th day of the month
- Last digit 6: 11th day of the month
- Last digit 7: 12th day of the month
- Last digit 8: 13th day of the month
- Last digit 9: 15th day of the month
Your payment day corresponds to the date of the month when you can expect to receive your benefits on your Texas Lone Star EBT Card. Once your benefits are deposited, you can start using them with your TX EBT card to purchase eligible food items.
Texas EBT Cash Benefit Schedule for 2023
The deposit of your Cash Assistance (TANF) benefit onto your EBT Card depends on the last digit of your EDG Number. To find your EDG number, refer to the TF0001 form, which was sent to you by Health and Human Services when you were approved for cash benefits in Texas. In case you can’t find your EDG number, please call Texas Health and Human Services at 800-777-7328.
Here’s the Texas EBT Cash Benefit Schedule based on the last digit of your EDG Number:
- Last digit 0, 1, 2, or 3
- Last digit 4, 5, or 6
- Last digit 7, 8, or 9
What to do if you didn’t receive your EBT Benefits
If you didn’t receive your EBT benefits for the month, there could be several reasons. Here are a few possibilities:
- You didn’t renew your benefits
- You no longer meet the eligibility requirements
- Failure to comply with employment requirements
- Missed an appointment with the HHSC
- Didn’t respond to a letter from the HHSC requesting information
- Committed food stamps fraud
For further information on the status of your benefits, please call the HHSC at 800-777-7328.
How to file an Appeal for Benefits
If you disagree with the decision made by your county HHSC office to cut off your SNAP benefits, you have the right to appeal by requesting a hearing. Instructions for requesting an appeal are included in the notice you received from the HHSC regarding your benefits.
In case you haven’t received a notice, you can contact 2-1-1 or your caseworker for more information. Appeals can be made in person, over the phone, or by mail. You also have the right to appeal if the agency fails to take action on your service request.
What happens if I don’t use all my benefits in one month?
No worries, if you don’t use all your benefits in a given month, they won’t go to waste. Your food and cash benefits will remain in your Texas EBT Card account for one year from the date of deposit. Any new Texas EBT benefit deposits will be added directly to your existing balance.
Whenever you use your EBT benefits, the old or remaining benefits will be utilized first. Keep in mind that stores won’t provide change for SNAP benefit purchases. Only the exact amount of your food purchase will be deducted from your SNAP benefit account.
However, Texas TANF/Cash Benefits EBT cards can be used in stores to purchase both food and non-food items like soap and diapers. Additionally, some retailers can provide cash back from your TANF/Cash Benefits account, though not all stores have the same policies regarding cash back.
Checking Your Texas EBT Card Balance
Now, let’s explore how you can check the balance on your Lone Star EBT Card.
Option 1 – Check your Last Receipt
The easiest and quickest way to check your Texas EBT Card balance is by referring to your most recent receipt. Your balance will be listed at the bottom of your grocery store receipt or the ATM receipt if you also receive cash benefits. Make it a habit to keep your most current EBT receipt so you always have a quick way to check your balance before shopping.
Option 2 – Check Texas EBT Balance by Phone
Another way to check your Texas EBT Card balance is over the phone. Call the EBT Customer Service number (1-800-777-7328) located on the back of your card. The Customer Service Hotline is available 24/7. Simply enter your EBT card number when prompted, and you’ll hear your current SNAP or cash account balance(s).
Option 3 – Check at an ATM or POS Machine
You can also check your SNAP EBT balance or Cash Benefits EBT card balance at an ATM or POS machine. Cash account balances can be checked at an ATM, while SNAP account balances can be checked at a POS machine (cashier) in a store before making a purchase. Always ensure you know your EBT card account balance before shopping.
Texas EBT Card Customer Service
Wondering how to resolve specific issues related to your Texas EBT Card? The Texas EBT Support center is here to help you.
They can assist you with:
- Reporting a Lost or Stolen EBT Card
- Receiving a Replacement Texas EBT Card
- Changing Your PIN
In case of transaction disputes or if you have questions about using your card out of state, you can also seek guidance from the Texas EBT Customer Service. For any concerns, you can call the Texas EBT phone number at 1-800-777-7328. Assistance is available 24/7.
Can you shop online with your Texas EBT Card for Delivery?
Absolutely! You can use your Texas EBT Lone Star Card to shop for groceries online, utilizing your food stamp benefits. Since January 2023, you can make online purchases for pick-up or delivery from select grocery stores.
To find out all the locations where you can use your Texas EBT Card and Lone Star benefits, visit 5 WS.
Is there a Texas EBT App?
Yes, you can conveniently access Your Texas Benefits through the Your Texas Benefits Mobile App. This free-to-use app is available for both Apple and Android devices. Download it from the App Store or Google Play.
The Your Texas Benefits Mobile App caters to Texas residents who have applied for or receive the following:
- SNAP food benefits
- Health-care benefits (Medicaid and CHIP)
- TANF cash help
With the app, you can perform various tasks on your phone, such as viewing your cases, managing account settings, sending files to the HHSC, receiving alerts and case history, reporting changes, and finding HHSC benefit offices.
How to use your Texas EBT Card
Using your Texas EBT Card to make purchases is quite simple. If you’re at a retail store, present your card at the Point of Sale (POS) machine located at the cash register. Follow these steps:
- Swipe your Lone Star Card through the POS machine or hand it to the cashier, specifying whether you’re using SNAP or TANF/Cash Benefits EBT Card.
- Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN) using the keypad.
- Press OK or ENTER.
- After the cashier enters the correct purchase amount, press YES or ENTER.
- Don’t forget to collect your receipt and verify the information.
- Retain the receipt to stay informed about your new balance for future shopping trips.
Keep in mind that stores won’t provide change for SNAP benefit purchases; only the exact amount of your food purchase will be deducted from your SNAP benefit account. However, Texas TANF/Cash Benefits EBT cards can be used to buy both food and non-food items like soap and diapers. Some retailers may even offer cash back from your TANF/Cash Benefits account, although policies vary across stores.
How to get a Replacement Texas EBT Card
If your Texas EBT card is lost, stolen, or damaged, you can request a replacement card by contacting EBT Customer Service. Call the Texas EBT Customer Service at 1-800-777-7328, which is available 24/7. When you call, your Texas EBT Card will be temporarily frozen to prevent unauthorized usage. A new card will then be mailed to you, which should arrive within 5-7 business days.
Texas EBT Deposit Schedule Summary
To recap, the deposit of your food and cash benefits onto your Texas EBT Card depends on the last digit of your EDG Number. If you didn’t receive your Texas EBT benefits, please contact your local HHSC office for more information on why your benefits weren’t issued.
Questions?
We hope this post on the Texas EBT Deposit Schedule for 2023 has provided valuable information to you. If you have any additional questions regarding the Texas Lone Star Card or food stamp benefits, feel free to ask in the comments section below.
Also, check out our other articles about Texas EBT, including:
- How to Create YourTexasBenefits Food Stamps Account
- Texas EBT Card Discounts for 2023
- Free Admission with EBT Card in Texas
- Frequently Asked Questions about Texas EBT
- How to get Free Internet with Food Stamps
