Last updated: July 2026
LITE-UP Texas: how it stacks with federal Lifeline (2026)
Texas residents can stack the federal Lifeline discount ($9.25/mo) with LITE-UP Texas ($3.10/mo) for up to $12.35/mo off phone or internet. Your provider handles enrollment in both programs.
$3.10/mo
Texas state supplement
$9.25/mo
Federal Lifeline
$12.35/mo
Combined maximum
How the two programs stack
Federal Lifeline is a nationwide FCC program giving $9.25/month off phone or internet service. It's administered by USAC.
LITE-UP Texas is a Texas-only supplement run by Texas Public Utility Commission. It stacks on top of the federal benefit — you get both.
The good news: you don't apply to both separately. When you enroll with a participating Lifeline provider in Texas, one application handles everything. The provider coordinates enrollment in both programs.
Who administers what
Federal Lifeline
$9.25/mo benefit
FCC program administered by USAC. National Verifier confirms eligibility for every applicant.
LITE-UP Texas
Up to $3.10/mo added
Administered by Texas Public Utility Commission. Stacks on top of federal Lifeline for eligible Texas residents.