TITLE: Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.

SUMMARY: Relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 264.760, Family Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 264.760. ELIGIBILITY FOR FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS AND PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a relative or other designated caregiver [who becomes verified by a licensed child-placing agency to operate an agency foster home under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code] may elect to receive foster care payments in lieu of the benefits provided by this subchapter [ beginning with the first month in which the relative or other designated caregiver becomes licensed or is verified].SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.