Texas EBT Deposit Dates — December 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In Texas, December 2026 SNAP benefits are loaded between December 16, 2026 and December 28, 2026, based on the last two digits of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number (households certified after June 1, 2020). Find your exact date below.
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All Texas deposit dates in December 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for Texas.
| EDG number ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 00–03 or 54–57 | Wednesday, December 16, 2026 |
| 04–06 or 58–60 | Thursday, December 17, 2026 |
| 07–10 or 61–64 | Friday, December 18, 2026 |
| 11–13 or 65–67 | Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
| 14–17 or 68–71 | Sunday, December 20, 2026 |
| 18–20 or 72–74 | Monday, December 21, 2026 |
| 21–24 or 75–78 | Tuesday, December 22, 2026 |
| 25–27 or 79–81 | Wednesday, December 23, 2026 |
| 28–31 or 82–85 | Thursday, December 24, 2026 |
| 32–34 or 86–88 | Friday, December 25, 2026 |
| 35–38 or 89–92 | Saturday, December 26, 2026 |
| 39–41, 46–49 or 93–95 | Sunday, December 27, 2026 |
| 42–45, 50–53 or 96–99 | Monday, December 28, 2026 |
Note: Households certified before June 1, 2020 are paid between the 1st and the 15th based on the last digit of the EDG number: 0 → 1st, 1 → 3rd, 2 → 5th, 3 → 6th, 4 → 7th, 5 → 9th, 6 → 11th, 7 → 12th, 8 → 13th, 9 → 15th.
Source: official USDA SNAP monthly issuance schedule.
Which December date is yours?
What sets your date
Texas staggers issuance by the last two digits of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number (households certified after June 1, 2020).
Monthly window
Benefits go out over the 16th – 28th of the month.
Weekends & holidays
Deposits load even on weekends and holidays.
Deposit time
Usually loaded between midnight and 6 AM on your scheduled day.
How much is SNAP in December 2026?
Monthly amounts for the 48 contiguous states and D.C. Source: USDA FY 2026 COLA.
Frequently asked questions
When do food stamps come in Texas in December 2026?
Texas issues December 2026 SNAP benefits from Wednesday, December 16, 2026 through Monday, December 28, 2026, based on the last two digits of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number (households certified after June 1, 2020). Check the table on this page for your exact date.
What time will my EBT deposit hit in December?
EBT deposits are typically loaded in the early morning hours of your scheduled day — often between midnight and 6:00 AM local time — so your balance is usually available before stores open.
What if my December deposit doesn't arrive?
First confirm your scheduled date in the table above — most "missing" deposits are simply scheduled for a later day in the month. If your date has passed and the balance still hasn't loaded by the next day, call the EBT customer service number on the back of your card or contact your Texas SNAP office.
How is my Texas deposit date determined?
Texas staggers monthly SNAP issuance based on the last two digits of your Eligibility Determination Group (EDG) number (households certified after June 1, 2020). The assignment is set by the state agency and stays the same every month.
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