How to check your EBT balance in Texas

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Texas uses the Lone Star Card to deliver SNAP food benefits and cash assistance. You can check your Lone Star Card balance using apps like Propel or Your Texas Benefits, visiting YourTexasBenefits.com, or by calling the Lone Star Help Desk at 800-777-7328.

Tracking your Lone Star Card balance is essential, it can help you plan your grocery runs and manage your budget if you receive SNAP benefits ( food stamps) or TANF (cash assistance)—here’s what you need to know about checking your card balance.

Propel is the #1-rated EBT balance checking app

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Using the Propel app#using-the-propel-app

Propel is a free app for EBT cardholders, available in English and Spanish, with no subscription costs or hidden fees. It's safe to use, and Propel will never steal or share your EBT information.

What Propel offers:

  • Real-time balance updates and benefit deposit notifications
  • Two years of complete transaction history
  • Store locator to find Texas retailers that take EBT near you
  • Exclusive discounts on groceries, utilities, insurance, and other everyday essentials
  • Information about other Texas benefits programs like WIC

Propel’s security features:

  • Out-of-state and online transaction blocking
  • Suspicious activity alerts
  • Temporary card locking for when you’re not using your Lone Star Card

Getting started: Download Propel from the App Store or Google Play, create your account, link your EBT card, and start managing your Texas benefits and accessing exclusive offers.

Using YourTexasBenefits to check your EBT balance#using-yourtexasbenefits-to-check-your-ebt-balance

The Your Texas Benefits app and website provide secure access to SNAP, TANF, Medicaid, and CHIP benefits.

Download the app or visit YourTexasBenefits.com to create your account, check your eligibility for benefits programs, or find local HHSC (social services) offices.

The YourTexasBenefits app and online portal lets you:

  • View Lone Star Card balance and recent transactions
  • Manage your card PIN
  • Freeze and unfreeze your Lone Star Card
  • Request replacement cards if yours is lost or stolen

Checking your Texas EBT balance over the phone#checking-your-texas-ebt-balance-over-the-phone

To check your balance over the phone, call the Lone Star Card Help Desk at 800-777-7328. Have your card number and PIN ready to access your current balance and recent transactions.

Checking your Texas EBT balance at the grocery store#checking-your-texas-ebt-balance-at-the-grocery-store

When you shop for eligible groceries using your Lone Star Card, your receipt shows your remaining balance after each purchase.

Many stores let you check your balance at the payment terminal before shopping—select "check balance" and enter your PIN.

The bottom line: Propel offers the most comprehensive, secure balance-checking solution with instant updates, exclusive savings, and security features to help you maximize your benefits.