Texas WIC
Last updated August 2026
Texas WIC pays for healthy food, formula, and breastfeeding help for pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. The income limit reaches working families: $2,461 a month for a household of one, $5,088 for four ($61,050 a year). Start online at texaswic.org/apply or call 800-942-3678, and a local office contacts you to set the first appointment.
Already on Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF? The income test is automatically met, and your application moves faster. Bring proof of enrollment instead of income paperwork.
WIC is not only for moms. Dads, step-parents, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians can apply for the kids in their care. Pregnant? Count each baby you are expecting in your household size; it raises the limit.
The first appointment is the application: a visit with a nutrition expert who sets up benefits on the spot if you qualify. Bring ID, proof of address, and income or program proof. Find your clinic at office.texaswic.org.
The tools got better in 2026. A new WIC card swipes with a PIN at checkout starting July 1, 2026, and the myWIC app shows benefits instantly, scans product barcodes to check what is covered, uploads documents before appointments, and locks a lost card. Card help: 833-966-1382. WIC stacks on top of SNAP; hold both.
Phone 1-800-942-3678
Help available in English and Spanish.
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and children under age 5
- Income-qualified; being on SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF meets the income test automatically
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Start at texaswic.org/apply or call 800-942-3678. A local office calls back to book your certification appointment.
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Find your clinic anytime at office.texaswic.org.
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Bring ID, proof of address, and proof of income, or proof of Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF, which settles income automatically.
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Do the visit with the nutrition expert. Benefits are set up there if you qualify.
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Download the myWIC app to see benefits, scan products at the store, and manage appointments.
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Swipe the WIC card with your PIN at checkout, and call 833-966-1382 for card problems.
What the application looks like
Common questions
What is the income limit for WIC in Texas?
185 percent of the poverty level: $2,461 a month for a household of one, $4,212 for three, $5,088 for four. Pregnant? Count each expected baby in your household size.
How do I apply for Texas WIC?
Start online at texaswic.org/apply or call 800-942-3678; a local office then books your first appointment. The visit itself is the application, and clinics are listed at office.texaswic.org.
I'm on Medicaid or SNAP. Do I need income proof?
No. Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF enrollment automatically meets WIC's income test and speeds up processing. Bring proof of enrollment.
Can fathers or grandparents apply for WIC?
Yes. Dads, step-parents, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians can apply for eligible children under 5 in their care.
How does the Texas WIC card work now?
A new card rolled out in 2026: swipe it with a PIN at checkout, starting July 1, 2026. The myWIC app shows your balance instantly, scans barcodes to check coverage, and locks a lost card. Card line: 833-966-1382.
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