Calculate your potential monthly Texas Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefit.
Estimated Monthly Texas SNAP Allotment:
$0.00
How the Texas Food Stamp Benefit is Calculated
In Texas, SNAP benefits (formerly food stamps) are managed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). The amount you receive is based on your household's "net income," which is your gross income minus specific deductions. This calculator uses the federal guidelines applicable in Texas for the current fiscal year.
Income Eligibility Guidelines (2024)
To qualify for SNAP in Texas, most households must meet both a gross and net income test. The gross income limit is generally 165% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) for Texas families.
Household Size
Max Gross Monthly Income
Max Benefit Allotment
1
$2,010
$291
2
$2,722
$535
3
$3,434
$766
4
$4,146
$973
Factors That Influence Your Benefit
Standard Deduction: A flat deduction applied to all households ($198 for small families).
Earned Income Deduction: 20% of your gross earned income is excluded.
Shelter Deduction: If your housing and utility costs exceed 50% of your income after other deductions, you get a shelter deduction (capped at $672 in most cases).
Dependent Care: Costs paid for child care or care for disabled adults.
Example Calculation
If a household of 3 has a gross income of $2,000, they first subtract the standard deduction ($198). Their adjusted income is $1,802. The maximum benefit for 3 people is $766. The program expects the family to spend 30% of their net income on food ($1,802 x 0.3 = $540.60). The benefit would be roughly $766 – $541 = $225 per month.
function calculateTXSnap() {
var size = parseInt(document.getElementById('hhSize').value);
var gross = parseFloat(document.getElementById('grossIncome').value) || 0;
var shelter = parseFloat(document.getElementById('shelterCost').value) || 0;
var utilities = parseFloat(document.getElementById('utilityCost').value) || 0;
// Texas/Federal SNAP Data (FY 2024)
var maxAllotments = [0, 291, 535, 766, 973, 1155, 1386, 1532, 1751];
var grossLimits = [0, 2010, 2722, 3434, 4146, 4859, 5571, 6284, 6996];
var stdDeductions = [0, 198, 198, 198, 208, 244, 279, 279, 279];
if (size > 8) {
var extraSize = size – 8;
var maxAllotment = 1751 + (extraSize * 219);
var grossLimit = 6996 + (extraSize * 713);
var stdDeduction = 279;
} else {
var maxAllotment = maxAllotments[size];
var grossLimit = grossLimits[size];
var stdDeduction = stdDeductions[size];
}
// 1. Check Gross Income Eligibility
if (gross > grossLimit) {
document.getElementById('txResultContainer').style.display = 'block';
document.getElementById('txSnapAmount').innerText = '$0.00';
document.getElementById('txEligibilityStatus').innerText = 'Income exceeds the gross limit for this household size.';
return;
}
// 2. Calculate Adjusted Income
// Simplified: Gross – 20% (assumed earned) – Standard Deduction
var earnedDeduction = gross * 0.20;
var adjustedIncome = gross – earnedDeduction – stdDeduction;
if (adjustedIncome < 0) adjustedIncome = 0;
// 3. Excess Shelter Deduction
var totalShelter = shelter + utilities;
var halfAdjusted = adjustedIncome * 0.5;
var excessShelter = totalShelter – halfAdjusted;
if (excessShelter 672) excessShelter = 672;
// 4. Net Monthly Income
var netIncome = adjustedIncome – excessShelter;
if (netIncome < 0) netIncome = 0;
// 5. Final Benefit Calculation
// Benefit = Max Allotment – (30% of Net Income)
var expectedFoodSpend = netIncome * 0.3;
var benefit = maxAllotment – expectedFoodSpend;
if (benefit < 0) benefit = 0;
// Minimum benefit rule for HH size 1-2
if (benefit < 23 && (size === 1 || size === 2) && gross <= grossLimit) {
benefit = 23;
}
document.getElementById('txResultContainer').style.display = 'block';
document.getElementById('txSnapAmount').innerText = '$' + Math.round(benefit).toLocaleString();
document.getElementById('txEligibilityStatus').innerText = 'Based on household size of ' + size + '. This is an estimate; actual amounts are determined by Texas HHSC.';
}