PART 15. TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 355.REIMBURSEMENT RATES
SUBCHAPTER D. REIMBURSEMENT METHODOLOGY FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR PERSONS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION (ICF/MR)
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts amendments to §355.455, concerning Payments to Non-State Operated Facilities in its Reimbursement Rates Chapter. The proposed amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 15, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 2863) and will not be republished.
Background and Justification
The amendment exempts augmentative communication devices (ACDs) from existing requirements that limit reimbursement to Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Mental Retardation (ICF/MRs) for durable medical equipment purchased for Medicaid-eligible residents to $5,000 per resident per year. Instead, the amended rule refers to the new 40 TAC §9.228, regarding ACDs, which the Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) developed concurrently with this rule and which was published for adoption in the July 17, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 4741). New §9.228 describes requirements that an ICF/MR must follow to obtain reimbursement from DADS for the purchase of an ACD for a Medicaid recipient. Under the adopted amendments to §355.455 and new 40 TAC §9.228, ICF/MRs will be reimbursed at cost for the purchase of ACDs for Medicaid-eligible residents.
The adopted amendments to §355.455 also delete repetitive language and replace references to the legacy Texas Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (MHMR) with references to the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) or its designee. The amendments also update terminology by replacing references to "clients" with the term "residents."
Comments
The 30-day comment period ended June 14, 2009. During this period, HHSC received no comments regarding the proposed amendments to §355.455.
Statutory Authority
The amendment is adopted under the Texas Government Code §531.033, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with broad rulemaking authority; the Human Resources Code §32.021, and the Texas Government Code §531.021(a), which provide HHSC with the authority to administer the federal medical assistance (Medicaid) program in Texas; and the Texas Government Code §531.021(b), which provides HHSC with the authority to propose and adopt rules governing the determination of Medicaid reimbursements.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 24, 2009.
TRD-200903052
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: August 13, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 15, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) adopts the repeals of Chapter 372, Texas Works, consisting of Subchapter A, §§372.1 - 372.6, concerning overview and purpose; Subchapter B, Eligibility, consisting of Division 1, §§372.101 - 372.107, concerning TANF certified groups; Division 2, §§372.151 - 372.153, concerning food stamp households; Division 3, §§372.201 - 372.205, concerning citizenship; Division 4, §372.251 and §372.252, concerning residency; Division 5, §372.301, concerning domicile; Division 6, §§372.351 - 372.358, concerning resources; Division 7, §§372.401 - 372.410, concerning income; Division 8, §§372.451 - 372.459, concerning time limits; and Division 9, §372.501, concerning criminal activity; Subchapter C, Associated Programs, consisting of Division 1, §372.601, concerning food stamps in disaster situations; Division 2, §§372.651 - 372.656, concerning the Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP); Division 3, §372.701 and §372.702, concerning the TANF Non-Cash Program; Division 4, §§372.751 - 372.754, concerning the TANF State Program; and Division 5, §372.801 and §372.802, concerning One-Time TANF (OTTANF); Subchapter D, Application Process, consisting of Division 1, §§372.901 - 372.906, concerning application; Division 2, §§372.951 - 372.958, concerning interview; and Division 3, §§372.1001 - 372.1003, concerning case disposition; Subchapter E, Participation Requirements, consisting of Division 1, §372.1101, concerning social security numbers; Division 2, §§372.1151 - 372.1156, concerning the TANF Personal Responsibility Agreement (PRA); Division 3, §§372.1201 - 372.1204, concerning finger imaging; Division 4, §§372.1251 - 372.1253, concerning TANF workforce orientation; Division 5, §§372.1301 - 372.1304, concerning third-party resources; Division 6, §§372.1351 - 372.1353, concerning work; and Division 7, §§372.1401 - 372.1404, concerning reporting changes; Subchapter F, Benefits, consisting of Division 1, §§372.1501 - 372.1529, concerning benefits in general; Division 2, §§372.1551 - 372.1554, concerning overpayments; and Division 3, §§372.1601 - 372.1603, concerning restoration; and Subchapter G, §§372.1701 - 372.1720, concerning retailer requirements, without changes to the proposal as published in the May 22, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 3086) and will not be republished.
HHSC also adopts new Chapter 372, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs, consisting of Subchapter A, §§372.1 - 372.6, concerning overview and purpose; Subchapter B, Eligibility, consisting of Division 1, §§372.101 - 372.108, concerning TANF certified groups; Division 2, §§372.151 - 372.153, concerning SNAP households; Division 3, §§372.201 - 372.205, concerning citizenship; Division 4, §372.251 and §372.252, concerning residency; Division 5, §372.301, concerning domicile; Division 6, §§372.351 - 372.356, concerning resources; Division 7, §§372.401 - 372.411, concerning income; Division 8, §§372.451 - 372.457, concerning time limits; and Division 9, §372.501, concerning criminal activity; Subchapter C, Associated Programs, consisting of Division 1, §372.601, concerning SNAP benefits for disaster victims; Division 2, §§372.651 - 372.655, concerning SNAP-Combined Application Project (SNAP-CAP); Division 3, §372.701 and §372.702, concerning the TANF Non-Cash Program; Division 4, §§372.751 - 372.753, concerning the TANF State Program (TANF-SP); and Division 5, §372.801 and §372.802, concerning One-Time TANF (OTTANF); Subchapter D, Application Process, consisting of Division 1, §§372.901 - 372.906, concerning application; Division 2, §§372.951 - 372.958, concerning interview; and Division 3, §§372.1001 - 372.1003, concerning case disposition; Subchapter E, Participation Requirements, consisting of Division 1, §372.1101, concerning social security numbers; Division 2, §§372.1151 - 372.1156, concerning the TANF Personal Responsibility Agreement (PRA); Division 3, §§372.1201 - 372.1204, concerning finger imaging; Division 4, §§372.1251 - 372.1253, concerning TANF workforce orientation; Division 5, §§372.1301 - 372.1303, concerning third-party resources; Division 6, §§372.1351 - 372.1353, concerning work; and Division 7, §§372.1401 - 372.1404, concerning reporting changes; Subchapter F, Benefits, consisting of Division 1, §§372.1501 - 372.1521, concerning benefits in general; Division 2, §372.1551 and §372.1552, concerning overpayments; and Division 3, §372.1601, concerning restoration; and Subchapter G, §§372.1701 - 372.1716, concerning retailer requirements. New §§372.2, 372.3, and 372.201 are adopted with changes to the proposed text as published in the May 22, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 3086). The text of the rules will be republished. New §§372.1, 372.4 - 372.6, 372.101 - 372.108, 372.151 - 372.153, 372.202 - 372.205, 372.251, 372.252, 372.301, 372.351 - 372.356, 372.401 - 372.411, 372.451 - 372.457, 372.501, 372.601, 372.651 - 372.655, 372.701, 372.702, 372.751 - 372.753, 372.801, 372.802, 372.901 - 372.906, 372.951 - 372.958, 372.1001 - 372.1003, 372.1101, 372.1151 - 372.1156, 372.1201 - 372.1204, 372.1251 - 372.1253, 372.1301 - 372.1303, 372.1351 - 372.1353, 372.1401 - 372.1404, 372.1501 - 372.1521, 372.1551, 372.1552, 372.1601, and 372.1701 - 372.1716 are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 22, 2009, issue of the Texas Register (34 TexReg 3086) and will not be republished.
Background and Justification
The repeals and new sections are adopted to allow for a complete rewrite of Chapter 372, which governs the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program (TANF) and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The new rules are adopted to update agency names and rule cross-references made obsolete during the consolidation of health and human services agencies in 2004; to eliminate the question-and-answer format; to incorporate necessary updates, including changing the name of the Food Stamp Program to the SNAP to reflect the new name established by Congress; and where possible, to cite the appropriate federal law or regulation and explain that HHSC follows the federal law or regulation. The rules primarily clarify existing policies and incorporate changes resulting from the federal Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.
Unless otherwise indicated as follows, the new rules do not impose any new requirements that are not already in policy and in use:
(1) New §372.301 is adopted to allow HHSC to make an exception to the TANF domicile requirement, if HHSC determines that a person in the household is temporarily absent.
(2) New §372.652 is adopted to lower the minimum age requirement for SNAP-Combined Application Project (SNAP-CAP) from 65 to 50 years of age, in compliance with the federal Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008.
(3) New §372.802 is adopted to clarify that, for One-Time TANF eligibility requirements, loss of employment does not include voluntary quit without good cause.
(4) New §372.957 is adopted to establish a SNAP eligibility period of 36 months for a categorically eligible SNAP household in which all members receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), as approved by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
(5) New §372.1156 is adopted to add good cause for noncooperation with school attendance requirements of the TANF Personal Responsibility Agreement.
(6) New §372.1203 is adopted to clarify the reasons a person may be exempt from the finger-imaging requirement if the person is temporarily unable to travel to the finger-imaging site.
(7) New §372.1601 is adopted to implement a new policy in which TANF benefits will be restored following the same requirements as restoration of SNAP benefits, except TANF households that do not receive benefits for the month of application due to proration are not eligible for restoration of benefits back to the application date, as they are with restoration of SNAP benefits.
Texas Government Code, §2001.039, requires that each state agency review and consider for re-adoption each rule adopted by that agency pursuant to the Texas Government Code, Chapter 2001 (the Administrative Procedure Act). HHSC has reviewed all sections in Chapter 372 and has determined that the reasons for adopting rules governing TANF and SNAP continue to exist; however, the rules were in need of updating. As a result of this review, HHSC is adopting these repeals and new sections.
Comments
HHSC received no comments regarding adoption of the repeals and new sections, including at a public hearing held in Austin on June 22, 2009.
However, HHSC made minor, nonsubstantive editorial changes to clarify and improve the accuracy of the sections as follows:
(1) In §372.2, HHSC added a definition for the Texas Works Handbook and renumbered the remaining paragraphs to conform to that addition.
(2) In §372.3(g), HHSC revised the referenced title of Chapter 813 to "Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training" to mirror the Texas Workforce Commission's proposed change to the name of Chapter 813 in the May 8, 2009, issue of the Texas Register.
(3) In §372.201(3)(D) and (E), HHSC clarified that Chart C, A-343, and A-354 can be found in the Texas Works Handbook.
SUBCHAPTER A. OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903103
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. TANF CERTIFIED GROUPS
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903104
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903105
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903106
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903107
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeal is adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903108
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903109
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903110
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903111
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeal is adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903112
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. FOOD STAMPS IN DISASTER SITUATIONS
The repeal is adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903113
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, 531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903114
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903115
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs; Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs; and Chapter 34, which authorizes HHSC to administer a state temporary assistance and support services program.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903116
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903117
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. APPLICATION
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903118
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903119
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903120
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
The repeal is adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903121
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903122
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903123
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903124
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903125
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903126
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903127
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. BENEFITS IN GENERAL
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903128
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903129
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903130
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The repeals are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903131
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
§372.2.Definitions.
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
(1) Authorized representative--In the TANF Program, a person whom the certified group authorizes to apply for or manage the TANF benefits on behalf of the certified group but who is not included in the certified group. In SNAP, a person whom the household authorizes to apply for or manage the SNAP benefits on behalf of the household. References in this chapter to a certified group, client, or household include an authorized representative, unless the context indicates otherwise.
(2) Budgetary needs amount--In the TANF Program, a set dollar amount that represents the monthly amount needed by the certified group to pay for food, clothing, housing, utilities, and incidental expenses (which include day-to-day transportation, telephone, laundry, unreimbursed medical expenses, recreation, and household supplies).
(3) Caretaker--In the TANF Program, a person who cares for a dependent child, who meets relationship requirements in §372.108 of this chapter (relating to Relationship Requirement), whom the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) includes in the certified group, and who ordinarily receives and manages the TANF benefits for the certified group.
(4) Certified group--The person or group of relatives whose needs HHSC includes together in a TANF case.
(5) CFR--The Code of Federal Regulations.
(6) Child--A person under 18 years of age. In the TANF Program, a child also includes a person under 19 years of age as long as the person is a full-time student in a secondary school (or participant in an equivalent vocational or technical training program) and the person is reasonably expected to complete the school (or the training) before the person's 19th birthday.
(7) Choices--The TANF employment and training program administered by the Texas Workforce Commission.
(8) Client--In the TANF Program, the member of the certified group who receives benefits for the certified group. In SNAP, the member of the household who receives benefits for the household.
(9) Dependent child--In the TANF Program, a child as described in the Texas Human Resources Code, §31.002(b). The term also means a child who has been deprived of parental support because of the death, absence, or incapacity of a parent who does not have enough income or resources for a reasonable subsistence compatible with health and safety, and who is living with a caretaker.
(10) Fair market value--The amount of money an item would bring if sold in the current local market.
(11) Family--A group of relatives living together who meet the relationship requirements in §372.108 of this chapter.
(12) Federal Poverty Guidelines--The household income guidelines issued annually and published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Percentages of these guidelines are used to determine income eligibility for TANF, SNAP, and certain other public assistance programs.
(13) Household--The person or persons whose needs HHSC includes in a SNAP case for benefits. In the TANF Program, the family members who live together.
(14) Parent--A mother or father, as established through biological relationship or legal process.
(15) Payee--In the TANF Program, a person who receives and manages the TANF benefits for a certified group and who otherwise qualifies as a caretaker, except HHSC does not include the person in the certified group. HHSC designates a payee when no one in the household qualifies or wants to be caretaker.
(16) Personal Responsibility Agreement (PRA)--In the TANF Program, a written agreement that defines the responsibilities of participants.
(17) Protective payee--In the TANF Program, a person whom HHSC selects to receive and manage benefits for the certified group instead of the caretaker. HHSC may designate a protective payee whenever HHSC determines that the caretaker has failed to comply with one or more program requirements.
(18) Recognizable needs amount--In the TANF Program, a set dollar amount that is 25% of the budgetary needs amount for the certified group.
(19) Representative payee--In the TANF Program, a person designated to receive and manage the household's benefits for a client who is incapacitated or incompetent.
(20) Sibling--A brother, sister, half brother, or half sister, as established by biological relationship or legal process. A sibling does not include a stepbrother or stepsister.
(21) SNAP--Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program.
(22) TANF--Temporary Assistance for Needy Families.
(23) TANF Non-Cash Program--A component of the TANF Program providing TANF-funded services relating to matters such as education, employment, and the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, but that does not provide benefits (for example, cash assistance).
(24) TANF Program--A program providing temporary benefits (cash assistance) and work opportunities to families with needy dependent children. References in this chapter to the TANF Program also include the TANF State Program (TANF-SP), unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(25) TANF State Program (TANF-SP)--The state-created and state-funded program that is the same as the TANF Program, except limited to certain Texas counties and two-parent households. References in this chapter to TANF include TANF-SP, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(26) Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC)--The state agency that administers the TANF Program and SNAP in Texas.
(27) Texas Works Handbook--An HHSC manual containing policies and procedures used to determine eligibility for SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid programs for children and families. The Texas Works Handbook is found on the Internet at www.hhsc.state.tx.us/Programs/Programs.shtml#handbooks.
(28) U.S.--The United States of America.
(29) U.S.C.--United States Code.
§372.3.Legal Basis.
(a) For the TANF Program, the federal law basis is:
(1) Title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §601 et seq.); and
(2) the federal regulations in 45 CFR, Parts 260 through 265.
(b) To the extent the regulations described in subsection (a) of this section impose federal mandates that apply to Texas, HHSC incorporates the regulations by reference for administration of TANF in Texas. If the regulations provide options from which Texas may choose, or if Texas is granted a waiver from a federal mandate, the rules of this chapter and other applicable state administrative rules and policy describe the options Texas has chosen and the waivers Texas has been granted.
(c) For the TANF Program, the state law basis is:
(1) the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to administer the TANF Program in Texas;
(2) the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 34, which authorizes HHSC to administer the TANF State Program; and
(3) the rules of this chapter, as well as other applicable HHSC rules.
(d) For SNAP, the federal law basis is:
(1) 7 U.S.C. §2011 et seq.; and
(2) the federal regulations in 7 CFR, Parts 271 through 283.
(e) To the extent the regulations described in subsection (d) of this section impose federal mandates that apply to Texas, HHSC incorporates the regulations by reference for administration of SNAP in Texas. If the regulations provide options from which Texas may choose, or if Texas is granted a waiver from a federal mandate, the rules of this chapter and other applicable state administrative rules and policy describe the options Texas has chosen and the waivers Texas has been granted.
(f) For SNAP, the state law basis is:
(1) the Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer SNAP in Texas; and
(2) the rules of this chapter, as well as other applicable HHSC rules.
(g) The Texas Workforce Commission provides TANF and SNAP employment and hiring activities and support services as described in Title 40 of the Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 811 (relating to Choices) and Chapter 813 (relating to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training).
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903132
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. TANF CERTIFIED GROUPS
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903133
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903134
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
§372.201.TANF Citizenship Requirements.
To be eligible for TANF benefits, a person must be:
(1) a citizen of the U.S.;
(2) an alien who legally entered the U.S. before August 22, 1996, and who meets the eligibility criteria in 8 U.S.C. §1641(b) or (c); or
(3) an alien who legally entered the U.S. on or after August 22, 1996, and who meets the eligibility criteria in 8 U.S.C. §1612(b) and §1613, except that a legal permanent resident alien is eligible after residing in the U.S. for five years only if the alien meets one of the following eligibility requirements:
(A) the alien is an honorably discharged veteran or active duty military personnel;
(B) the alien is a spouse, unmarried surviving spouse, or minor unmarried child of an honorably discharged veteran or active duty military personnel (if a surviving spouse of a deceased veteran or active duty military person, the surviving spouse must not have remarried);
(C) the alien entered the U.S. before August 22, 1996, and remained continuously present in the U.S. (a single absence from the U.S. of more than 30 days or a combined absence of more than 90 days interrupts the "continuous presence") since at least August 21, 1996, until obtaining qualifying immigrant status (an alien who entered the U.S. without proper documents or overstayed his or her visa, is treated the same as an alien who entered and remained in the U.S. with valid immigration documents);
(D) the alien entered the U.S. with a status described in the Texas Works Handbook, Item A-342, Chart C and meets those eligibility criteria, or meets the criteria in the Texas Works Handbook, Item A-343, How to Determine Eligibility for Battered Aliens; or
(E) the alien meets the 40 qualifying quarters requirements in the Texas Works Handbook, Item A-354, Verifying 40 "Qualifying Quarters," and five years have passed since the alien's legal date of entry.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903135
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903136
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new section is adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903137
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903138
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903139
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903140
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new section is adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903141
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. SNAP BENEFITS FOR DISASTER VICTIMS
The new section is adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903142
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903143
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903144
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapters 31 and 34, which authorize HHSC to administer financial assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903145
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903146
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. APPLICATION
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903147
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903148
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903149
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS
The new section is adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903150
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903151
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903152
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903153
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903154
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903155
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903156
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
DIVISION 1. BENEFITS IN GENERAL
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903157
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903158
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new section is adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903159
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900
The new sections are adopted under Texas Government Code, §531.0055, which provides the Executive Commissioner of HHSC with rulemaking authority; and Texas Human Resources Code, Chapter 31, which authorizes HHSC to administer financial assistance programs, and Chapter 33, which authorizes HHSC to administer nutritional assistance programs.
This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.
Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 27, 2009.
TRD-200903160
Steve Aragón
Chief Counsel
Texas Health and Human Services Commission
Effective date: September 1, 2009
Proposal publication date: May 22, 2009
For further information, please call: (512) 424-6900