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Texas launches upgraded WIC cards with real-time benefit tracking through new app
Summary by Barton Creek News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ethan Love , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· July 5, 2026
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Key points The state of Texas has introduced new EBT cards for WIC recipients. Residents who receive assistance from the Women, Infants, and Children program, also known as WIC, now have access to upgraded benefits.
Residents who receive assistance from the Women, Infants, and Children program, also known as WIC, now have access to upgraded benefits. The state of Texas has introduced new EBT cards for WIC recipients.
These upgraded cards come with real-time benefit tracking and other features. A new app, called myWIC, has also been updated to work with the new cards, allowing users to track their benefits and receive updates remotely. The app also includes new security features to protect user information.
Further details about the upgraded EBT cards and the myWIC app can be found through KXAN.
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Published: July 5, 2026 ·
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What is this story about? Residents who receive assistance from the Women, Infants, and Children program, also known as WIC, now have access to upgraded benefits. The state of Texas has introduced new EBT cards for WIC…
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