Texas has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
A free, 3-minute screening checks your eligibility for SNAP, Medicaid, tax credits, and 20+ other Texas programs. No SSN required. No account needed.
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What Texas residents could qualify for
These are real programs with real dollar amounts. Your results depend on your household, but here's what's available.
SNAP
Up to $1,023/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $4,538/mo (family of 4)
Medicaid
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for children in families earning under $67,980/yr
Utility Bill Relief
Up to $1,500/yr
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps with heating and cooling costs for qualifying households
Healthcare.gov
$400–$800/mo savings
Premium tax credits can significantly reduce monthly health insurance costs
Plus tax credits, childcare subsidies, WIC, SSI, veterans' benefits, and more. Our screener checks 20+ programs at once.
How it works
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Get a personalized list of programs you likely qualify for, with estimated dollar amounts.
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Mixed-status households welcome. We check eligibility for each member separately.
Texas programs at a glance
Income limits and details for the major programs available to Texas residents.
Medicaid (Medicaid)
Texas has not expanded Medicaid for all adults. Coverage is available for children, pregnant women, and people with disabilities.
Children: families earning under $67,980/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $31,601/yr
SNAP (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $54,450/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $26,334/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $1,023/mo (family of 4)
Higher income limits available through Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 150% of FPL ($49,500/yr for a family of 4)
Child Care Services (CCS)
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 0% of State Median Income ($87,732/yr for a family of 4)
TANF (Cash Assistance)
Cash assistance for families with children
Lifetime limit: 60 months
WIC (Nutrition)
About $80/mo in groceries per participant
For pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5
Income limit: 185% of Federal Poverty Level
Healthcare.gov
Federal marketplace
Premium tax credits can save $400-$800+/mo on coverage
Phone: 1-800-318-2596
SSI / SSDI
Texas does not add a state supplement for a senior living in their own home
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Texas Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in Texas
Texas TANF 2026: Income Limits and How to Apply
Learn Texas TANF income limits, cash grant amounts, work rules, and the exact steps to apply through YourTexasBenefits.com or HHSC in 2026.
October 15, 2026
Texas LIHEAP Application 2026: CEAP Steps and Documents
How to apply for LIHEAP in Texas: find your local CEAP provider, required documents, step-by-step process, timelines, and the crisis shutoff path.
October 14, 2026
Texas Disability Wait Time 2026: SSDI Timeline by Stage
Texas DDS runs about 380 days for an initial disability decision while Texas hearing offices beat the national average. 2026 wait times by stage.
October 11, 2026
How to Apply for WIC in Texas: 2026 Income Limits and Steps
How to apply for WIC in Texas: 2026 income limits, texaswic.org online application, required documents, and what the WIC card covers.
August 24, 2026
Texas Special Enrollment Period 2026: Qualifying Events
See which qualifying life events open a 2026 Special Enrollment Period for Texas health coverage, deadlines to enroll, and how to apply through Healthcare.gov.
August 14, 2026
Texas Hospital Charity Care 2026: County Indigent Care Programs
Texas hospital charity care 2026: CIHCP 21% FPL limits, county hospital district programs in Harris, Dallas, Bexar, Tarrant, Travis, and how to apply.
July 29, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What government benefits am I eligible for in Texas?
Texas residents may qualify for programs including Medicaid (Medicaid), SNAP (food assistance), LIHEAP energy assistance, childcare subsidies, tax credits like EITC and CTC, and more. Eligibility depends on your household size, income, and other factors. Use our free screener to check all programs at once.
How do I apply for Medicaid in Texas?
You can apply for Medicaid online at https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com or by calling 1-800-252-8263. Texas has not expanded Medicaid. Children may qualify up to 206% FPL and pregnant individuals up to 198% FPL.
How do I apply for SNAP (food stamps) in Texas?
Apply for SNAP online at https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com or call 211. Texas uses Broad-Based Categorical Eligibility, so the gross income limit is 165% of the federal poverty level. A household that qualifies this way does not have to pass the separate net income test, though its benefit is still figured from net income.