Texas TANF — Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

Administered by Texas Health & Human Services Commission · yourtexasbenefits.com

Cash assistance for low-income Texas families with children. Texas TANF benefits are lower than most states but program includes Medicaid, childcare, and employment services.

Eligibility requirements

✓TX resident
✓Family with children under 18
✓Income below program limits
✓Citizenship/immigration status requirements

Insider tip

Apply at YourTexasBenefits.com for TANF, Medicaid, SNAP, and CHIP simultaneously — one application covers all programs. Texans frequently miss CHIP for children when applying for adult programs.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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