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 $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.
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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 $33,037/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 to start: $95,400/yr for a family of 4, from Texas's own chart
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
TANF de Texas 2026: Límites de Ingresos y Cómo Solicitar
Conozca los límites de ingresos de TANF en Texas, los montos de los pagos en efectivo, las reglas de trabajo y los pasos exactos para solicitar a través de YourTexasBenefits.com o la HHSC en 2026.
October 15, 2026
Solicitud de LIHEAP en Texas 2026: Pasos de CEAP y Documentos
Cómo solicitar LIHEAP en Texas: encuentre su proveedor local de CEAP, documentos requeridos, proceso paso a paso, plazos y la vía de crisis por corte de servicio.
October 14, 2026
Tiempo de Espera por Discapacidad en Texas 2026: Cronograma de SSDI por Etapa
DDS de Texas tarda cerca de 380 dias para una decision inicial por discapacidad mientras las oficinas de audiencias de Texas superan el promedio nacional. Tiempos de espera 2026 por etapa.
October 11, 2026
Cómo Solicitar WIC en Texas: Límites de Ingresos 2026 y Pasos
Cómo solicitar WIC en Texas: límites de ingresos de 2026, la solicitud en línea de texaswic.org, documentos requeridos y qué cubre la tarjeta WIC.
August 24, 2026
Período de inscripción especial en Texas 2026: eventos que califican
Vea qué eventos de vida califican para abrir un período de inscripción especial de 2026 para cobertura médica en Texas, las fechas límite para inscribirse y cómo solicitar a través de Healthcare.gov.
August 14, 2026
Atención Caritativa Hospitalaria en Texas 2026: Programas Indigentes del Condado
Atención caritativa hospitalaria en Texas 2026: límites del 21% del FPL de CIHCP, programas de distritos hospitalarios en Harris, Dallas, Bexar, Tarrant y Travis, y cómo solicitar.
July 29, 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 206% NPF y las personas embarazadas hasta 207% NPF.
¿Cómo solicito SNAP (cupones de alimentos) en Texas?
Solicite SNAP en línea en https://www.yourtexasbenefits.com o llame al 211. Texas usa Elegibilidad Categórica de Base Amplia, por lo que el límite de ingreso bruto es 165% del nivel federal de pobreza. Un hogar que califica de esta manera no tiene que pasar la prueba aparte de ingreso neto, aunque su beneficio se sigue calculando con el ingreso neto.