Texas WIC: how to apply, income limits and what you get
Texas WIC is run by Texas Health and Human Services. Here's how to apply, the 2026–27 income limits, and what you get, from the formula brand to the food list.
Income limits in effect July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 · Checked October 2026
Short answer
How to apply for WIC in Texas
Texas WIC is run by Texas Health and Human Services. You can apply while you're pregnant; you don't need to wait for the baby.
Fill out the online form
Texas WIC takes an online form to start. Open the formOr call 1-800-942-3678
WIC staff can start your application by phone.Go to your WIC appointment
WIC staff set up an in-person or virtual appointment to finish your application and do a free health and nutrition check.
Sources: Texas Health and Human Services; USDA Food and Nutrition Administration; USDA Food and Nutrition Service; Texas Health and Human Services, Texas WIC. Data as of October 2026.
- Program
- Texas WIC
- Run by
- Texas Health and Human Services
- Phone
- (800) 942-3678
- Apply online?
- Yes, an online form starts your application
- Official page
- Texas WIC
The online form starts your application; your local WIC office contacts you to set up the first appointment.
Texas WIC income limits for 2026–27
Texas uses USDA's WIC income limits for July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027: 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. Find your household size, then the column for how often you're paid. Phones show annual and monthly; wider screens show every pay period.
| Household | Annual | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 |
| Each extra person | +$10,508 | +$876 |
Gross income means before taxes. A pregnant woman counts each unborn baby, so a single mom-to-be expecting one baby is a household of two. For more than 8 people, add the "each extra person" amount for each additional member.
Sources: USDA Food and Nutrition Service (Federal Register); USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Data as of October 2026.
What WIC gives you in Texas
Healthy foods on an eWIC card (fruits and vegetables, baby food, milk, eggs, beans, cheese and more), nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health care and community services, at no cost. Many WIC clinics offer breastfeeding peer counselors, and some WIC clinics provide or rent breast pumps to participants who cannot get one through insurance or Medicaid.
Infant formula
Enfamil (milk-based); Similac Soy Isomil (soy)
Benefit card
Texas WIC card
Approved foods
Texas WIC food list
Sources: USDA Food and Nutrition Service; Texas Health and Human Services, Texas WIC; USDA Food and Nutrition Administration; USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support. Data as of October 2026.
Breastfeeding help and pumps
WIC offers breastfeeding support, and some clinics provide or rent breast pumps to participants who can't get one through insurance or Medicaid.
Why one formula brand
Each state WIC agency awards one infant formula rebate contract to the manufacturer offering the biggest discount, so WIC's standard formula depends on your state. As of July 2026, Abbott (maker of Similac) held the contract in 39 states and DC and Mead Johnson (maker of Enfamil) in 11. If your baby needs a different formula for a medical reason, ask your WIC office.
Who qualifies for WIC in Texas
You need to live in Texas, meet the income rule (or get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF), and be in one of these groups.
| Who | How long |
|---|---|
| Pregnant | Through the pregnancy |
| Postpartum, not breastfeeding | Up to 6 months after the pregnancy ends |
| Breastfeeding | Up to the baby's first birthday |
| Infants | Birth to first birthday |
| Children | Up to their fifth birthday |
On Medicaid, SNAP or TANF in Texas?
If you or the children in your care get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you may already meet WIC's income rule and do not need to show income under the limit.
Does your unborn baby count?
If someone in your household is pregnant, you may increase your household size by one for each expected birth.
Questions about Texas WIC
What is the Texas WIC income limit for 2026–27?
From July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, Texas WIC uses USDA's income limits: gross household income at or below $29,526 a year for one person, $40,034 for two, $50,542 for three and $61,050 for four. That's 185% of the federal poverty guidelines. Count each unborn baby in your household size.
How do I apply for WIC in Texas?
Fill out Texas WIC's online form or call 1-800-942-3678. Staff then set up a WIC appointment, in person or virtual, to finish your application and do a free health and nutrition check.
What formula does Texas WIC give?
Texas WIC's standard formula is Enfamil (milk-based); Similac Soy Isomil (soy). Texas WIC's milk-based contract runs October 2022 to September 2027 with Mead Johnson; soy formula stays with Abbott.
What is the Texas WIC card called?
Texas WIC calls it the Texas WIC card. Your food benefits load onto it, and you pay with it at WIC-approved stores.
Can I get WIC in Texas if I'm on Medicaid?
If you or the children in your care get Medicaid, SNAP or TANF, you may already meet WIC's income rule and do not need to show income under the limit.
Can I get a breast pump through Texas WIC?
Maybe. Some WIC clinics provide or rent breast pumps to participants who can't get one through insurance or Medicaid, so ask your WIC office. Also check whether Texas Medicaid or your health plan covers one.
More for Texas families
Sources
- 1.Texas WIC (state WIC page) Texas Health and Human Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 2.Texas WIC: state agency contact USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 3.Texas WIC: online application or interest form Texas Health and Human Services. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 4.Infant Formula Contracts in WIC: current contract holders by state agency (page updated July 30, 2026) USDA Food and Nutrition Service. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 5.WIC Benefits for your Baby (standard formulas offered) Texas Health and Human Services, Texas WIC. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 6.Texas WIC Card Texas Health and Human Services, Texas WIC. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 7.Texas WIC Approved Foods Shopping Guide (FY26) Texas Health and Human Services, Texas WIC. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 8.WIC: 2026/2027 Income Eligibility Guidelines (91 FR 23050, Apr. 29, 2026) USDA Food and Nutrition Service (Federal Register). Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 9.WIC Eligibility USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 10.WIC Benefits USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 11.How to Apply for WIC (state agency contacts) USDA Food and Nutrition Administration. Accessed October 9, 2026.
- 12.Finding a Breast Pump USDA WIC Breastfeeding Support. Accessed October 9, 2026.
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