Texas WIC Approved Foods

Texas WIC publishes an Approved WIC Foods Shopping Guide reviewed and updated annually by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. The list reflects federal WIC food package requirements alongside statewide availability and cost, so approved brands and package sizes in Texas may differ from other states. The easiest way to check approved brands while shopping is the myWIC app (free on iOS and Android), which has a built-in shopping guide updated in real time. Texas WIC also publishes a printed shopping guide in multiple languages, available at TexasWIC.org or at any WIC clinic.

Texas-Specific Food Notes

Peanut butter and sunflower seed butter: Both are approved Texas WIC benefits, giving households with a peanut allergy an alternative. Check the myWIC app for current approved brands and jar sizes.

Tortillas: Corn tortillas and whole wheat tortillas are typically approved in Texas. Check the myWIC app or ask your WIC clinic for current approved types and brands — white flour tortillas have generally not been approved. Tortillas count toward your whole grains benefit, measured in ounces, so you can mix and match approved grain products like bread, brown rice, pasta, and tortillas to reach your monthly allowance.

Soy milk: Generally available to Texas WIC women and children — ask your WIC office to add it to your benefits package. Your clinic can confirm current eligibility and any documentation requirements at your next visit.

Fresh herbs: Cilantro, mint, parsley, and other fresh herbs are covered under the Cash Value Benefit for fruits and vegetables, useful for a lot of Texas households.

Canned fish: All Texas WIC women and children ages 1–5 receive canned fish on their benefits — chunk light tuna, pink salmon, sardines, or mackerel, in cans or pouches, any brand.

Baby food produce option: Infants 6–11 months can swap jarred baby food fruits and vegetables for a Cash Value Benefit for fresh or frozen produce instead. Ask your WIC staff at your next visit.

Shopping at Texas WIC Stores

Your Texas WIC card works at thousands of authorized grocery stores statewide, including H-E-B, Walmart, and Kroger. Look for the pink "WIC Approved Item" shelf sticker for foods where brand matters. For foods where any brand is approved — like eggs and canned fish — no sticker is required. Benefits must be used by the end of the month and do not roll over.

If an item scans as not approved at checkout, check the brand and package size against the myWIC shopping guide before completing your transaction. Ask the cashier to void the item if needed.