Restaurants That Accept EBT In Texas (Where To Use Your EBT Card)

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In this community resource guide, you will learn about whether or not there are restaurants that accept EBT in Texas.

If you were to Google search “what restaurants accept EBT in Texas” you would see a listing of misinformed articles that provide half-truths. In this resource guide, I will clear up the confusion regarding whether food stamp recipients can use their EBT card at fast food restaurants in Texas.

One of the worst things you can do is waste someone’s time and the last thing I would want is for you to try to use your EBT card at a Texas restaurant that does not accept food stamps.

The bottom line is you will have a firm understanding of the stores and fast food restaurants that will and will not accept food stamps in Texas after reading this article.

Let’s dive in!

Do Texas Fast Food Restaurants Accept EBT In Texas?

No, fast food restaurants in Texas do not accept the EBT card. Texas is one of many states that does not participate in the Restaurant Meals Program. In order to use your EBT card to purchase fast food, your state needs to be a part of the Restaurant Meals Program, which Texas is not.

What Fast Food Restaurants Take EBT Cards In Texas?

There are no fast food restaurants in Texas that accept EBT. Texas does not participate in the Restaurant Meals Program. Only fast food restaurants that operate in a state (there are only 6 states) that do participate in the Restaurant Meals Program can accept EBT payments for food.

Editor’s Note: The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) is a federal program that dictates which states can have fast food restaurants that accept EBT payments. Currently, there are only six states that participate in the RMP. The states where you can purchase fast food with your SNAP card include; Arizona, California, Maryland, Michigan, Rhode Island, and Virginia.

That being said, there are many stores in Texas that accept food stamp cards for payment. You can learn about the establishments that accept EBT cards in the next section.

What Stores Accept EBT In Texas?

Stores that accept EBT in Texas include places like gas stations, dollar stores, neighborhood pharmacies, big box stores, grocery stores, and warehouse clubs.

While there are no restaurants that take EBT in Texas, below is a list of stores that generally accept Texas food stamps for payment.

Texas Gas Stations That Accept Food Stamps

You can use your EBT card to purchase food items at most Texas gas stations. The types of food that you can buy will vary depending on the station, but you can typically expect to find snacks, drinks, and some pre-packaged meals.

Here are gas stations in Texas that accept food stamp payments:

• 7-Eleven
• Valero
• Circle K
• Timewise

If you are wondering “does Bucees take EBT”, you might be sad to learn that unfortunately Buc-ee’s is not a Texas gas station that accepts EBT.

Dollar Stores In Texas That Accept EBT

There are a few Texas dollar stores where you can use your EBT card to purchase things like frozen food and snacks.

Here is a shortlist of all the places that accept EBT like dollar stores in Texas:

• Dollar General
• Dollar Tree
• Family Dollar

If you are in need of some everyday basics but the grocery store prices are too high, then shopping at a dollar store that accepts EBT can be a great way to stretch your budget!

Texas Pharmacies That Take SNAP Benefits

Pharmacies do not have the largest selection of foods, but you can buy items like chips, cookies, and drinks with your EBT card at these locations:

• Walgreens
• CVS

Big Box Stores In Texas To Use Your Food Stamps Card At

You can also use your food stamps card at big box stores in Texas. This means that you can purchase groceries or snacks at locations like:

• Target
• Walmart

Texas Warehouse Clubs That Take EBT Payments

If you have SNAP benefits consider getting a membership at a warehouse club to make food purchases. These are locations where you can use your food stamp card to buy in bulk.

Warehouse clubs in Texas that allow you to use your food stamp benefits are:

• Costco
• Sams

Grocery Stores In Texas That You Can Use Your SNAP Card

The following Texas grocery stores allow you to make purchases with your SNAP benefits:

• HEB
• Kroger
• Randalls
• Aldi
• Whole Foods
• Sprouts Farmers Market
• Trader Joes

Texas Grocery Stores That Accept EBT Near Me

You can find local grocery stores near you that accept EBT, by either downloading the Providers App or using the SNAP Retailer Locator tool.

Each tool allows you to enter your zip code or address to see a map of grocery stores that will accept food stamps. You can zoom in or out to see all of the locations that currently accept EBT payments at their grocery store.

Again to find the supermarkets near you who take SNAP benefits either download the Providers App or log on to the USDA website and use the SNAP Retailer Locator tool.

More Common Questions About Fast Food Restaurants And Your EBT Card

Here are other questions that you may have regarding using your food stamps card at a fast food restaurant in Texas.

Does KFC accept EBT in Texas?	No, you can not purchase Kentucky Friend Chicken in Texas with a food stamp card. Texas does not participate in the Restaurant Meals Program.
Can I use my EBT card at Subway in Texas?	No, Subway does not accept EBT in Texas. In order for Subway to accept food stamps in this state, Texas would need to become a part of the Restaurant Meals Program.
Does McDonald’s In Texas Accept EBT?	Texas Mcdonald’s does not take food stamps. You cannot use your EBT card at McDonald’s fast food restaurants in Texas, because the state does not participate in the Restaurant Meals Program.
Does Costco Accept EBT?	Yes, Costco does accept EBT. You can use your food stamps card at this Texas warehouse club to purchase eligible food items.
Can You Still Buy Hot Food With Food Stamps In Texas?	No, you cannot purchase hot foods with food stamps. The only exception where this rule might be lifted is in a situation like we had during the pandemic, the Texas Winter Storm 2021, or a hurricane where food supplies are limited.
Does Bucees Accept EBT In Texas?	No, the Texas gas station Bucees does not accept EBT.
Can You Use EBT on Doordash for 7 Eleven?	No, at this moment you can not use food stamps to make Doordash purchases from 7 Eleven. Currently, Doordash only allows you to make EBT purchases at Safeway grocery stores.
Does Chili’s Accept EBT?	There is no evidence on Chili’s website that mentions whether or not they accept Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) as a payment method. Additionally, there is no mention found on the internet that suggests that Chili’s accepts EBT. However, those who are looking to use their food stamps at Chili’s or other restaurants can use the SNAP retailer locator to find restaurants that do accept EBT near them. It’s important to note that in order to use your EBT card at food restaurants, you must reside in one of the six states that participate in the Restaurant Meals Program. These states include Arizona, California, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, and Rhode Island.

 

How To Bring The Restaurant Meals Program To Texas

You can call your state’s elected official if you’d like the Restaurant Meals Program to be implemented in Texas.

To contact your federal, state, or local elected officials, you will need to visit the How To Contact Your Elected Officials webpage on USA.gov.

Next, choose an elected official to contact.  I clicked the U.S. Representatives link in this example.  

From here select the letter “T” to see all of the Texas U.S. representatives. Once you find your Texas U.S. representative you can call them to voice your opinion about bringing the Restaurant Meals Program to your state.

Sample Letter To Request The Restaurant Meals Program In Your State

Another option is to write a letter to an elected official explaining that you would like the opportunity to use your food stamps card to make fast food purchases in your state

Below is a template that you can use to create a letter to send to your elected official if you would like the RMP in your state. 

Dear (elected official’s name here)

As a resident of (your state), I am writing to you to ask that you consider bringing the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) to our state. The Restaurant Meals Program is a federal program that allows fast food restaurants to accept EBT cards from food stamp recipients. This would be a great help to the people of (your state) because it would give us more access to hot foods that we can purchase with our EBT cards.

Currently, if we want to purchase fast food with our EBT cards, we have to live in one of the states that participate in the RMP. Currently, there are only 6 states that participate in this program. This means that many of us are not able to take advantage of this important benefit.

For more information about this food stamp program you can visit the link below:

All the best,

(your name here)

(your phone number here)

Conclusion

Fast food restaurants in Texas do not accept EBT payments. If you are wondering “what restaurants accept EBT near me” the answer is none in Texas.  Our state does not participate in the Restaurant Meals Program which is necessary to buy fast food with food stamp benefits.

EBT is accepted at fast food restaurants like Burger King, McDonald’s, KFC, Taco Bell, and Carl’s Jr, but not the fast food chains in Texas. Essentially only people living in the states of Arizona, California, Maryland, Michigan, Rhode Island, and Virginia can buy fast food with EBT. 

That being said you can use your EBT card in Texas at stores like gas stations, pharmacies, grocery stores, and big-box stores like Target and Walmart.

If you are a food stamp recipient and would like to purchase fast food with your EBT card consider contacting your federal, state, or local elected officials. Let them know that you would like Texas to bring the Restaurant Meals Program to the state.

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