Texas EBT Deposit Dates — May 2026 (Food Stamp Schedule)
In Texas, May 2026 SNAP benefits were loaded between May 16, 2026 and May 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 May 2026
From the official USDA issuance schedule for Texas.
| EDG number ends in | Deposit date |
|---|---|
| 00–03 or 54–57 | Saturday, May 16, 2026 |
| 04–06 or 58–60 | Sunday, May 17, 2026 |
| 07–10 or 61–64 | Monday, May 18, 2026 |
| 11–13 or 65–67 | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| 14–17 or 68–71 | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 |
| 18–20 or 72–74 | Thursday, May 21, 2026 |
| 21–24 or 75–78 | Friday, May 22, 2026 |
| 25–27 or 79–81 | Saturday, May 23, 2026 |
| 28–31 or 82–85 | Sunday, May 24, 2026 |
| 32–34 or 86–88 | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| 35–38 or 89–92 | Tuesday, May 26, 2026 |
| 39–41, 46–49 or 93–95 | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| 42–45, 50–53 or 96–99 | Thursday, May 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 May 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 May 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 May 2026?
Texas issued May 2026 SNAP benefits from Saturday, May 16, 2026 through Thursday, May 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 May?
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 May 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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