00:00The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has scheduled payments for the month of August to all Texas beneficiaries.
00:19Monthly deposits are made using the Lone Star Card and the amount depends on the size of the household.
00:24The Texas Initiative is designed for low-income families to provide a way to safely feed themselves and keep healthy food at home.
00:33The Texas Health and Human Services Commission administers the delivery of these benefits and the program itself.
00:40Payments are distributed on different days based on each beneficiary's case number.
00:45The Texas SNAP payment schedule for August varies based on the household certification date.
00:51Households certified before June 1, 2020, will receive their benefits between the 1st and 15th of the month, based on the last digit of their EDG number.
01:02On the other hand, households certified after June 1, 2020, will receive their benefits between the 16th and 28th of the month.
01:10In this case, the payment date is based on the last two digits of their EDG.
01:16For example, if your EDG ends in 003 or 54 through 57, it is important to know and verify your EDG number to know the exact date of your payment.
01:27Each state sets its own rules on what items can be purchased with the SNAP program and the Lone Star Card.
01:34In Texas, there are clear restrictions, no tobacco or alcoholic beverages are allowed.
01:40In addition, no purchases of items other than food or drink are allowed.
01:45Benefits also cannot be used to pay food bills that are already owed.
01:50These rules are designed to ensure that assistance is used to meet families' basic nutritional needs.
