Some Texans Receive Portion of November SNAP Benefit

November 11, 2025 – In Texas, monthly SNAP benefits for November began arriving Monday, but only partial payments are being issued due to the federal government shutdown. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) confirmed that households scheduled to receive benefits between November 1–10 should see payments loaded to their Lone Star cards today, while those with later issuance dates will receive partial benefits on their usual date.

Enrollees are receiving up to 65% of their normal monthly allotment, a reduction driven by limited federal funding and a recent memo from United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Some households have reported very low payments, such as only $16 for a two-person household.

While the USDA had earlier announced it would issue only 50% of typical benefits, recent updates revised that cap upward — but full benefits remain suspended.

Texas continues to await further federal guidance before resuming full payouts.