News Release

 

Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Date: July 2, 2026
Contact: James Rivera
512-424-6951
PressOffice@hhs.texas.gov

Stephanie Muth
HHS Executive Commissioner

 

 

HHSC Announces Upgraded WIC Cards for Families​

 

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission launched upgraded EBT cards for clients of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, popularly known as WIC, to make it easier for families to manage their benefits.

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The new WIC card integrates with the upgraded myWIC app, allowing clients to track benefits and purchases in real time. With the new card, WIC benefits can be added remotely. Clients will also be able to freeze and unfreeze their benefits in the myWIC app for enhanced security.

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“We want Texas families to feel supported every time they use WIC,” HHS Executive Commissioner Stephanie Muth said. “These upgrades make it easier for families to see their benefits, plan their shopping and feel confident they are getting the nutritious foods they need.”

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The cards were distributed to clients at their scheduled appointments and can be used beginning July 1. Clients must create a PIN for their new cards in the myWIC app or by calling the Texas WIC Card Management Line at 833-966-1382.

Texas WIC clients receive fruits and vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese and other healthy foods to help meet their family’s nutritional needs. WIC also offers free classes on breastfeeding and healthy eating, along with one-on-one nutrition counseling.

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Women can apply for WIC as soon as they learn they are pregnant. Anyone with children under the age of 5 can apply for WIC, including dads, foster parents, guardians or grandparents.

The HHSC WIC program serves more than 760,000 women, infants and children each month. For more information or to apply for benefits, visit TexasWIC.org or call 800-942-3678.

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