If you get SNAP in Texas, you don’t get paid on one set day. Your Lone Star Card is loaded on a specific date based on your case number. This guide shows you exactly when to expect your September 2026 deposit.
Texas has not posted a September-only calendar yet. But the state uses the same fixed monthly pattern every month, including September. So you can still find your exact date today.
Your deposit falls somewhere between September 1 and September 28. The exact day depends on your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number. Find your EDG number and use the tables below to get your date.
Article Summary
- Texas SNAP deposits run between the 1st and 28th of each month.
- Older cases get paid September 1–15. Newer cases get paid September 16–28.
- Your exact date depends on the last digit(s) of your EDG number.
- Deposits usually post by midnight to early morning on your date.
- Weekends and holidays do not change your deposit date in Texas.
- No official September-2026-specific calendar has been posted yet — this schedule is based on the recurring 2026 pattern.
How the Texas SNAP Schedule Works
Texas loads SNAP benefits onto the Lone Star Card using a staggered schedule. This spreads deposits across the month instead of paying everyone at once.
Your date depends on two things: when your case was first certified, and your EDG number. The EDG number is your case ID. You can find it on your approval letter or inside your YourTexasBenefits.com account.
According to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s official policy handbook, benefits are issued on a staggered basis from the 1st through the 28th day of the month, based on the last two digits of the EDG number.
The handbook also notes that households certified before May 1, 2023, keep their existing issuance schedule from when they first applied, unless their case lapsed for six months or more.
Many benefits guides simplify this into two general groups for planning purposes:
Older Cases: Paid September 1–15
Cases certified further in the past tend to fall in the first half of the month. Your exact day depends on the last digit of your EDG number.
Newer Cases: Paid September 16–28
More recently certified cases are usually paid in the second half of the month. Your exact day depends on the last two digits of your EDG number.
Your safest move: Don’t guess which group you’re in. Log in to YourTexasBenefits.com and check your case details, or call the Lone Star Card Help Desk at 800-777-7328. This confirms your real schedule instead of relying on an assumed cutoff date.
September 2026 Deposit Dates by EDG Number
If Your EDG Number Places You in the First Half of the Month
| Last Digit of EDG | September 2026 Deposit Date |
|---|---|
| 0 | Sept. 1 |
| 1 | Sept. 3 |
| 2 | Sept. 5 |
| 3 | Sept. 6 |
| 4 | Sept. 7 |
| 5 | Sept. 9 |
| 6 | Sept. 11 |
| 7 | Sept. 12 |
| 8 | Sept. 13 |
| 9 | Sept. 15 |
If Your EDG Number Places You in the Second Half of the Month
| Last Two Digits of EDG | September 2026 Deposit Date |
|---|---|
| 00–03, 54–57 | Sept. 16 |
| 04–06, 58–60 | Sept. 17 |
| 07–10, 61–64 | Sept. 18 |
| 11–13, 65–67 | Sept. 19 |
| 14–17, 68–71 | Sept. 20 |
| 18–20, 72–74 | Sept. 21 |
| 21–24, 75–78 | Sept. 22 |
| 25–27, 79–81 | Sept. 23 |
| 28–31, 82–85 | Sept. 24 |
| 32–34, 86–88 | Sept. 25 |
| 35–38, 89–92 | Sept. 26 |
| 39–41, 46–49, 93–95 | Sept. 27 |
| 42–45, 50–53, 96–99 | Sept. 28 |
These date ranges match the recurring 2026 pattern <cite index=”4-1″>used to plan grocery budgets around Texas EBT deposits, based on your EDG number ending, such as an EDG ending in 72 loading on the 21st of each month</cite>.
What Time Do Benefits Post?
Texas typically loads SNAP funds <cite index=”4-1″>at midnight on your scheduled deposit date, meaning funds are usually available by 12:01 a.m.</cite> A short delay of a few hours is possible. If your balance is still at zero by mid-morning, wait a bit longer before contacting HHS.
Do Weekends or Holidays Change Your Date?
No. Texas does not shift SNAP deposit dates for weekends or state holidays. Your benefits load on the same calendar date every month, regardless of whether HHSC offices are open that day.
Official Source Gap for September 2026
As of mid-August 2026, no Texas government source has published a September-2026-specific SNAP calendar. This article uses the fixed, recurring EDG-based structure confirmed in HHSC’s Texas Works Handbook, applied forward to September.
One detail worth flagging: some third-party guides describe a “June 1, 2020” cutoff for which schedule you fall into. HHSC’s official policy handbook instead states that cases certified before May 1, 2023 generally keep their prior issuance date.
If your case is close to either cutoff, don’t rely on secondhand guides — check your case directly through YourTexasBenefits.com or the Lone Star Card Help Desk.
How to Confirm Your Exact September 2026 Date
- Log in to YourTexasBenefits.com. Check your case details for your next scheduled payment date.
- Call the Lone Star Card Help Desk at 800-777-7328. This automated line is available 24/7 and can confirm your EDG number and next deposit.
- Call 2-1-1 or 877-541-7905 if your payment is late or you need help from Texas HHS directly.
FAQ: Texas SNAP September 2026
When will I get my Texas SNAP benefits in September 2026?
Between September 1 and September 28, depending on your EDG number. Older cases are paid earlier in the month; newer cases are paid later.
How do I find my EDG number?
Check your SNAP approval or renewal letter, or log in to YourTexasBenefits.com and look under Case Details.
Does a holiday delay my September deposit?
No. Texas does not shift deposit dates for weekends or holidays.
What time do benefits show up on my Lone Star Card?
Usually by midnight to early morning on your scheduled date. Some cases see a short delay of a few hours.
What if my benefits don’t show up on my date?
Wait until mid-morning, then call 800-777-7328. If funds are still missing by noon, contact your local HHSC office or call 2-1-1.
Is there an official September 2026 calendar from Texas HHSC?
Not yet, as of mid-August 2026. This schedule is based on the same recurring pattern HHSC uses every month.
What to Do Next
Find your EDG number today so you’re not guessing when September arrives. Check YourTexasBenefits.com or call the Lone Star Card Help Desk to confirm your exact date, and mark it on your calendar so your grocery budget is ready when your benefits load.
This article reflects publicly available information as of August 19, 2026. Deposit schedules can change — always confirm your exact date through YourTexasBenefits.com or HHSC directly.
