Texas WIC Income Limits
To qualify for WIC in Texas, your household's income needs to fall at or below the limits shown below — or you may qualify automatically if you're already enrolled in a program like Medicaid or SNAP. See "Automatic Income Eligibility" below for the Texas-specific programs that qualify you without extra paperwork.
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Quick Answer
To qualify for Texas WIC, your household's gross income must fall at or below 185% of the federal poverty guidelines — or you qualify automatically if you're already enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF. See the table below for exact limits by household size, effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Texas WIC Income Guidelines
WIC compares your household's gross income against 185% of the federal poverty guidelines, updated annually by the USDA. These guidelines apply in Texas from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,231 | $1,136 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,669 | $1,540 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $2,106 | $1,944 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,544 | $2,349 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,982 | $2,753 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,420 | $3,157 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,858 | $3,561 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $4,296 | $3,965 | $1,983 |
| Each additional member | +$10,508 | +$876 | +$438 | +$405 | +$203 |
Household of 1
- Annual
- $29,526
- Monthly
- $2,461
- Twice-Monthly
- $1,231
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,136
- Weekly
- $568
Household of 2
- Annual
- $40,034
- Monthly
- $3,337
- Twice-Monthly
- $1,669
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,540
- Weekly
- $770
Household of 3
- Annual
- $50,542
- Monthly
- $4,212
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,106
- Bi-Weekly
- $1,944
- Weekly
- $972
Household of 4
- Annual
- $61,050
- Monthly
- $5,088
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,544
- Bi-Weekly
- $2,349
- Weekly
- $1,175
Household of 5
- Annual
- $71,558
- Monthly
- $5,964
- Twice-Monthly
- $2,982
- Bi-Weekly
- $2,753
- Weekly
- $1,377
Household of 6
- Annual
- $82,066
- Monthly
- $6,839
- Twice-Monthly
- $3,420
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,157
- Weekly
- $1,579
Household of 7
- Annual
- $92,574
- Monthly
- $7,715
- Twice-Monthly
- $3,858
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,561
- Weekly
- $1,781
Household of 8
- Annual
- $103,082
- Monthly
- $8,591
- Twice-Monthly
- $4,296
- Bi-Weekly
- $3,965
- Weekly
- $1,983
Each Additional Member
- Annual
- +$10,508
- Monthly
- +$876
- Twice-Monthly
- +$438
- Bi-Weekly
- +$405
- Weekly
- +$203
Source: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration
Automatic Income Eligibility in Texas
If anyone in your household already participates in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement in Texas — this applies even if only one family member receives the benefit. Bring your Medicaid card, SNAP Lone Star Card, or TANF documentation to your appointment instead of pay stubs to speed up processing. Tribal members enrolled in FDPIR should ask their local WIC office about adjunctive eligibility.
What Counts as Income in Texas
Texas WIC counts gross household income — wages, self-employment earnings, Social Security payments, child support, alimony, unemployment benefits, and military pay. SNAP benefits, housing assistance, and tax refunds are not counted. If your income varies, such as seasonal work or tips, Texas WIC typically looks at your most recent 30 days of pay stubs.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Meeting the income limit gets you past one threshold — Texas WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding made at your free certification appointment, where a WIC health professional reviews things like height, weight, and eating habits. Most applicants meet at least one nutritional risk criterion, and household size or a pregnancy can shift where you land on the income table, so it's worth applying even if you're close to the limit.
Texas Income Limit Questions
Do I automatically qualify for WIC if I receive Medicaid or SNAP?
Yes. If anyone in your household participates in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement — bring documentation of that enrollment to your appointment instead of pay stubs.
Does my unborn baby count as a household member?
Yes. A pregnant woman counts as two people (herself and her unborn child) when Texas WIC calculates household size, which can move you into a more favorable income bracket.
How does Texas WIC handle income that varies, like seasonal or tip-based work?
Texas WIC typically looks at your most recent 30 days of pay stubs rather than a full year, so seasonal dips in income can still help you qualify.
Is meeting the income limit enough to qualify for WIC?
No. Income eligibility is one requirement — Texas WIC also requires a nutritional risk finding made by a WIC health professional at your free certification appointment.
Compare Other States
WIC income limits are set state by state. These share Texas's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the same program.
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