Texas has benefits most families don't know they qualify for
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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 $994/mo
Food assistance for families earning under $4,290/mo (family of 4)
Medicaid
Worth $6,000–$14,000/yr
Free healthcare for children in families earning under $62,712/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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We link you directly to Texas's official application sites.
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 $62,712/yr (family of 4)
Pregnant: earning under $29,819/yr
SNAP (SNAP)
Family of 4 earning under $51,480/yr (gross) may qualify
Individual earning under $24,849/yr may qualify
Max benefit: $994/mo (family of 4)
Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) (Energy Assistance)
Up to $1,500/yr for heating and cooling costs
Income limit: 150% of FPL ($46,800/yr for a family of 4)
Child Care Services (CCS)
Subsidized childcare for working families
Income limit: 85% of State Median Income ($92,983/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
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Texas Benefits Guides
In-depth articles about programs in Texas
Calendario de Depósitos EBT de Texas 2026: Cuándo Se Cargan los Beneficios de SNAP
Sepa exactamente cuándo se depositan sus beneficios de SNAP en Texas en 2026. Use su número EDG para encontrar la fecha de pago de su Tarjeta Lone Star.
April 19, 2026
Cambios en Medicaid de Texas 2026: Nuevas Restricciones y Cambios de Cobertura
Medicaid de Texas está cambiando en 2026 y 2027. Aprenda sobre actualizaciones del programa de exención, límites de ingresos, requisitos de trabajo y quién podría perder la cobertura.
April 6, 2026
Elegibilidad para ACA en Texas 2026: Límites de Ingresos, Subsidios e Instrucciones para Inscribirse
Descubra si usted califica para seguro médico ACA en Texas para 2026. Conozca los límites de ingresos, créditos fiscales para primas, la brecha de cobertura e instrucciones paso a paso para inscribirse.
March 26, 2026
Guía de Beneficios de Texas: Todos los Programas Estatales y Federales Disponibles
Guía completa de programas de beneficios del gobierno de Texas incluyendo Medicaid, SNAP, CHIP, TANF, WIC, LIHEAP, y más. Límites de ingresos, requisitos de elegibilidad e instrucciones de solicitud paso a paso para 2026.
March 22, 2026
Cómo solicitar la Sección 8 en Texas: Guía Completa (2026)
Aprenda cómo solicitar la asistencia de vivienda de la Sección 8 en Texas. Instrucciones paso a paso, límites de ingresos, documentos requeridos y consejos para ingresar a la lista de espera.
March 14, 2026
Cómo solicitar Medicaid en Texas
Guía paso a paso para solicitar Medicaid en Texas. Quién califica, límites de ingresos, documentos requeridos y cómo enviar su solicitud en línea en 2026.
February 6, 2026
Frequently asked questions
¿Para qué beneficios del gobierno soy elegible en Texas?
Los residentes de Texas pueden calificar para programas que incluyen Medicaid (Medicaid), SNAP (asistencia alimentaria), asistencia energética LIHEAP, subsidios de cuidado infantil, créditos fiscales como EITC y CTC, y más. La elegibilidad depende del tamaño de su hogar, ingresos y otros factores. Use nuestra evaluación gratuita para verificar todos los programas a la vez.
¿Cómo solicito Medicaid en Texas?
Puede solicitar Medicaid en línea en https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com o llamando al 1-800-252-8263. Texas no ha expandido Medicaid. Los niños pueden calificar hasta 201% NPF y las personas embarazadas hasta 198% NPF.
¿Cómo solicito SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en Texas?
Solicite SNAP en línea en https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com o llame al 211. El límite de ingreso bruto en Texas es 165% del nivel federal de pobreza. El ingreso neto debe ser igual o inferior a 100% NPF.