The income limit for food stamps (SNAP) in Texas depends on your household size and whether anyone in the home is elderly (60+) or has a disability.

Below is a clear, up‑to‑date snapshot for Oct 1, 2025 – Sept 30, 2026 , which is the period we’re in now.

Quick Scoop

For most households in Texas, you must be under a gross monthly income limit (before taxes) to qualify for SNAP, and in many cases also under a net income limit (after deductions like certain shelter and dependent care costs).

1. Texas SNAP gross income limits (most people)

These are the main “income limit for food stamps in Texas” numbers people look for.

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Household size</th>
      <th>Max gross income / month (Texas SNAP)</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>$2,151–$2,152</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>2</td>
      <td>$2,908–$2,909</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>$3,664–$3,665</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>4</td>
      <td>$4,420–$4,421</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>5</td>
      <td>$5,177</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>6</td>
      <td>$5,933–$5,934</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>7</td>
      <td>$6,689–$6,690</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>8</td>
      <td>$7,445–$7,446</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Each add’l person</td>
      <td>+ about $755–$757</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

These figures are roughly 165% of the federal poverty level for Texas SNAP and are used as the cut‑off for most households without seniors or people with disabilities.

2. Net income limits (for some households)

For many households, especially those with a member who is 60+ or has a disability , Texas also checks net income (after allowable deductions).

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Household size</th>
      <th>Max net income / month (approx.)</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>1</td>
      <td>$1,304</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>2</td>
      <td>$1,763</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>3</td>
      <td>$2,221</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>4</td>
      <td>$2,679</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>5</td>
      <td>$3,138</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>6</td>
      <td>$3,596</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>7</td>
      <td>$4,054</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Each add’l person</td>
      <td>+ about $458</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

These net limits are around 100% of the federal poverty line and are what your income is compared to after subtracting certain allowed expenses.

How this works in real life

Think of it as a two‑step check for many households:

  1. They look at your gross income and compare it to the first table.
  2. If your household includes someone 60+ or with a disability and you’re over the gross limit, they may still look at your net income after deductions to see if you can qualify.

Deductions can include things like a percentage of earned income, some shelter costs, and certain dependent care expenses, which can help people with high bills but modest income qualify.

Where to double‑check and apply

Because rules can change slightly each federal fiscal year (and Texas sometimes updates its materials a bit later), it’s always good to:

  • Use a Texas SNAP screener or benefits app that shows current income limits for your household size.
  • Apply or check your eligibility at YourTexasBenefits.com or call 2‑1‑1 and choose the benefits option.

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