Texas Benefits – SNAP, Medicaid, Housing & TANF Help

You may qualify if you:

• Live in Texas
   
• Meet income limits (see below)
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant
   
• Have children, are elderly, or have a disability
   
• Are working or have low/no income
   

 These are the maximum gross monthly income limits to qualify for SNAP in Texas. Actual approval may depend on your household expenses, age, and disability status.

• 1 person — $1,580
• 2 people — $2,137
• 3 people — $2,694
• 4 people — $3,250
• 5 people — $3,807
• Each additional person — add ~$557

✅ Note: Seniors and people with disabilities may qualify even if their income is slightly above the limit due to deductions.

📌 Note: Income limits may change based on specific household situations. For the most accurate and up-to-date figures, visit the official website.

 You may qualify for Medicaid in Texas if you are:

• ✅ A child under age 19
   
• ✅ Pregnant or recently gave birth
   
• ✅ A parent or caretaker of a minor child
   
• ✅ Age 65 or older
   
• ✅ Blind or have a disability
   
• ✅ A U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant living in Texas
   
• ✅ Meet income and asset limits
   

📌 Texas has not expanded Medicaid, so most low-income adults without children do not qualify unless disabled or pregnant.

• 3 people: ~$4,124/month
   
• 4 people: ~$4,975/month
   

• 2 people: ~$3,222/month
   
• 3 people: ~$4,060/month
   

• 3 people: ~$350/month
   
• 4 people: ~$403/month
   

• Individual: ~$943/month
   
• Couple: ~$1,415/month
  (With asset limits of $2,000 individual / $3,000 couple)
   

📌 Note: Income limits may change based on specific household situations. For the most accurate and up-to-date figures, visit the official website.

You may qualify for Section 8 if you:

• Live in Texas
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
   
• Have low income (usually at or below 50% of the Area Median Income for your county)
   
• Pass a background check (no recent evictions, drug-related, or violent criminal history)
   

📌 Priority is often given to:

• Families with children
   
• Seniors (age 62+)
   
• People with disabilities
   
• Domestic violence survivors
   
• Veterans
   
• Homeless or displaced families

These are example income limits for qualifying for Section 8 housing in Texas. Limits may vary by county.

• 1 person — ~$30,000
• 2 people — ~$34,000
• 3 people — ~$38,000
• 4 people — ~$42,000
• 5 people — ~$45,000
• Each additional person — add ~$4,500

✅ These limits may be higher in cities like Dallas, Austin, or Houston.
 

📌 Note: Income limits may change based on specific household situations. For the most accurate and up-to-date figures, visit the official website.

You may qualify if you:

• Live in Texas
   
• Are a U.S. citizen or eligible legal immigrant
   
• Have a child under 18 (or are pregnant)
   
• Have low or no income
   
• Have very limited resources (like money in the bank or a car)
   
• Cooperate with job training or work programs (unless exempt)
   

📌 TANF is not available to most childless adults. Exceptions apply to pregnant women in their final trimester or teens under special care.

These are estimated maximum monthly income limits to qualify for TANF Cash Help in Texas. Actual amounts may vary slightly by case.

• 1 person — ~$300
• 2 people — ~$400
• 3 people — ~$500
• 4 people — ~$600
• 5 people — ~$700
• Each additional person — add ~$100

✅ You must also have limited assets (usually less than $1,000 in savings or resources). One car is usually allowed.

📌 These are general estimates. Texas Health & Human Services will evaluate your full situation including income, expenses, and family status.

📌 Note: Income limits may change based on specific household situations. For the most accurate and up-to-date figures, visit the official website.