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Looking for food assistance, health coverage, or help paying bills in Texas? This page covers Texas SNAP food benefits, Texas Medicaid and CHIP for children, the LIHEAP utility assistance program, emergency rental help, and TANF. A family of 4 earning under $3,250/month can likely qualify for SNAP. Apply at yourtexasbenefits.com — free, takes about 20 minutes.
Texas programs administered through HHS, TDHCA, and local community agencies. Apply even if you're unsure — caseworkers make the final call.
Monthly food benefits loaded onto the Lone Star EBT card. Accepted at most grocery stores, Walmart, Target, HEB, and some farmers markets across Texas. A family of 4 earning up to $3,250/mo can qualify. Takes about 20 minutes to apply online.
Apply at yourtexasbenefits.com →Medicaid covers children, pregnant women, people with disabilities, and some adults. CHIP covers children in families that earn too much for Medicaid but can't afford private insurance. Texas has not expanded Medicaid for adults without children — but children and pregnant women have broad access.
Check eligibility →Free nutrition support, healthy food vouchers, and breastfeeding help for pregnant women, new mothers, infants, and children under 5. Covers milk, eggs, cereal, beans, juice, and more. Does not affect SNAP or other benefits.
Apply at texaswic.org →Federal heating and cooling bill assistance for low-income Texas households, administered through local Community Action Agencies. Apply early — funds run out fast each year.
Find local help →Temporary cash assistance and employment services for families with children. Includes help with job search, work skills, and childcare costs while working toward employment.
Apply at yourtexasbenefits.com →The statewide Texas Rent Relief program closed in 2023, but many cities and counties still have local rental assistance. Use TDHCA's "Help for Texans" finder to locate programs in your area, or call 211 for immediate referrals.
Find help in your county →A federal tax refund of up to $7,830 for working families. If you worked any amount last year, you may qualify. Free to claim and won't affect other benefits. File with a free tax preparer at a VITA site near you.
Check EITC eligibility →If you receive SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, you automatically qualify for a free or discounted phone and data plan. Providers include Safelink, Life Wireless, and others operating in Texas.
Find Lifeline providers →Income limits below are 2024–2025 federal guidelines. Always apply even if unsure — a caseworker makes the final call. Being over the gross limit doesn't always mean you're ineligible (see deductions notes below).
These are gross income limits. After deductions for rent, childcare, and medical costs, your net income may bring you under the limit even if gross is over. Must be a U.S. citizen or qualified non-citizen.
Documents needed:Texas has not expanded Medicaid for adults without children. Children and pregnant women have much broader access — always apply for them.
Documents needed:If you already receive SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, you automatically meet WIC income requirements.
Documents needed:SNAP uses a net income test after deductions — high rent, childcare, or medical bills can bring you under the limit. For Medicaid, a caseworker can determine if a "spend-down" applies. Always let the agency make the final call.
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