Texas WIC Income Guidelines
See if you meet the Texas WIC income requirements. If you are looking to apply for WIC, then your household income will be taken into consideration when determining if you are eligible to receive Texas WIC benefits. To be eligible, applicants must have income at or below an income level or standard set by the state agency.
Or it can be determined that you are automatically income-eligible based on the programs the applicant is currently participating in. The state agency's income standard must be between 100% and 185% of the Federal poverty guidelines. Those guidelines are listed below.
Federal Income Eligible Guidelines
| Federal Poverty Guidelines - 100% | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $12,140 | $1,012 | $506 | $467 | $234 |
| 2 | $16,460 | $1,372 | $686 | $634 | $317 |
| 3 | $20,780 | $1,732 | $866 | $800 | $400 |
| 4 | $25,100 | $2,092 | $1,046 | $966 | $483 |
| 5 | $29,420 | $2,452 | $1,226 | $1,132 | $566 |
| 6 | $33,740 | $2,812 | $1,406 | $1,298 | $649 |
| 7 | $38,060 | $3,172 | $1,586 | $1,464 | $732 |
| 8 | $42,380 | $3,532 | $1,766 | $1,630 | $815 |
| Each Additional: | +$4,320 | +$360 | +$180 | +$167 | +$84 |
| Reduced Price Meals - 185% | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $22,459 | $1,872 | $936 | $864 | $432 |
| 2 | $30,451 | $2,538 | $1,269 | $1,172 | $586 |
| 3 | $38,443 | $3,204 | $1,602 | $1,479 | $740 |
| 4 | $46,435 | $3,870 | $1,935 | $1,786 | $893 |
| 5 | $54,427 | $4,536 | $2,268 | $2,094 | $1,047 |
| 6 | $62,419 | $5,202 | $2,601 | $2,401 | $1,201 |
| 7 | $70,411 | $5,868 | $2,934 | $2,709 | $1,355 |
| 8 | $78,403 | $6,534 | $3,267 | $3,016 | $1,508 |
| Each Additional: | +$7,992 | +$666 | +$333 | +$308 | +$154 |
Automatic WIC Income Eligibility
To be automatically income-eligible for Texas WIC, applicants would need to participate in certain programs. These include individuals who are eligible to receive SNAP (Food stamps) benefits, Medicaid, TANF or Families with Dependent Children.
Applicants who have certain family members that are eligible to receive Medicaid or TANF, or at the option of your state agency, individuals that are eligible to participate in certain other state administrated programs.
Texas WIC Income Requirements
Below is the WIC income guidelines for Texas. View the information below to see if you can qualify for TX WIC benefits. If you still have questions, please contact the Texas WIC office.
A pregnant woman's household is increased by the number of infants she is expecting. For more than six household members, or if you have any income questions, call your local WIC clinic. Income can also be determined on a weekly or biweekly basis.
| Household Size | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0 up to $22,459 | $0 up to $1,872 |
| 2 | $0 up to $30,451 | $0 up to $2,538 |
| 3 | $0 up to $38,443 | $0 up to $3,204 |
| 4 | $0 up to $46,435 | $0 up to $3,870 |
| 5 | $0 up to $54,427 | $0 up to $4,536 |
| 6 | $0 up to $62,419 | $0 up to $5,202 |
