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