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TX Hum Res Code § 32.254 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 32 - Medical Assistance Program|Subchapter F. Partnership for Long-Term Care Program|Section 32.254. Reciprocal Agreements

Sec. 32.254.  RECIPROCAL AGREEMENTS.  The commission may enter into reciprocal agreements with other states to extend asset protection to a resident of this state who purchased a long-term care benefit plan in another state that has a substantially similar asset disregard program.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 795 (S.B. 22), Sec. 2, eff. March 1, 2008.Renumbered from Human Resources Code, Section 32.104 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(58), eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.153, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 32.255 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 32 - Medical Assistance Program|Subchapter F. Partnership for Long-Term Care Program|Section 32.255. Training; Information and Technical Assistance

Sec. 32.255.  TRAINING; INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.  The commission shall provide information and technical assistance to the Texas Department of Insurance regarding that department's role in ensuring that each individual who sells a long-term care benefit plan under the partnership for long-term care program receives training and demonstrates evidence of an understanding of these plans as required by Section 1651.105, Insurance Code.  The training must satisfy the training requirements imposed under the provisions governing the expansion of a state long-term care partnership program established under the federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (Pub. L. No. 109-171).|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 795 (S.B. 22), Sec. 2, eff. March 1, 2008.Renumbered from Human Resources Code, Section 32.105 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(58), eff. September 1, 2009.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.153, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 32.256 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 32 - Medical Assistance Program|Subchapter F. Partnership for Long-Term Care Program|Section 32.256. Rules

Sec. 32.256.  RULES.  (a)  The executive commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to administer the partnership for long-term care program and to implement this subchapter.(b)  In adopting rules under this section, the executive commissioner shall:(1)  provide for dollar-for-dollar asset disregard and asset protection for purchasers of an approved plan; and(2)  count benefits paid under the approved plan toward the dollar-for-dollar asset disregard to the extent the benefits are provided for covered services under the approved plan.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 795 (S.B. 22), Sec. 2, eff. March 1, 2008.Renumbered from Human Resources Code, Section 32.106 by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 87 (S.B. 1969), Sec. 27.001(58), eff. September 1, 2009.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.0005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.0005. Definitions

Sec. 33.0005.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Commissioner" means the commissioner of agriculture.(1-a)  "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.(2)  "Executive commissioner" means the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission.(3)  "Supplemental nutrition assistance program" and "SNAP" mean the program operated pursuant to 7 U.S.C. Section 2011 et seq.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (H.B. 4062), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.154, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.0006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.0006. Operation of Snap

Sec. 33.0006.  OPERATION OF SNAP.  The commission operates the supplemental nutrition assistance program.|Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (H.B. 4062), Sec. 5, eff. June 15, 2007.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.154, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.001. Distribution of Surplus Commodities

Sec. 33.001.  DISTRIBUTION OF SURPLUS COMMODITIES.  (a)  The department is the state agency designated to cooperate with the federal government in administering the distribution of federal surplus commodities and other resources.(b)  The department may cooperate with a city or county in any manner necessary for the proper operation of this program.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2353, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.0021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.0021. Application Information

Sec. 33.0021.  APPLICATION INFORMATION.  (a)  The commission shall develop general informational materials that contain eligibility guidelines for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under this chapter and that clearly and simply explain the process for applying for benefits, as well as indicate the availability of expedited benefits, the existence of toll-free telephone hotlines, and the existence of a procedure in each region to handle complaints.  These informational materials shall be nonpromotional in nature.(b)  The materials must contain a list of the specific items necessary to verify an application.(c)  The commission shall distribute the materials to community action agencies, legal services offices, and emergency food programs and other programs likely to have contact with potential applicants.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 150, Sec. 5, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.156, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.0023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.0023. Snap Information Matching System

Sec. 33.0023.  SNAP INFORMATION MATCHING SYSTEM.  (a)  To detect and prevent fraud in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, the commission, through the use of a computerized matching system, shall compare at least semiannually commission information relating to supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits transactions and redemptions by benefits recipients and retailers with information obtained from the comptroller and other appropriate state agencies relating to those recipients and retailers.(b)  The commission, the comptroller, and the appropriate agencies shall take all necessary measures to protect the confidentiality of information provided under this section, in compliance with all existing state and federal privacy guidelines.(c)  In this section, "retailer" means a business approved for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 322, Sec. 3, eff. May 26, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.157, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.0024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.0024. Disaster Snap

Sec. 33.0024.  DISASTER SNAP.  (a)  In this section, "program" means the program to provide supplemental nutrition assistance benefits to victims of a disaster as authorized by 7 U.S.C. Section 2014.(b)  The commission shall:(1)  in collaboration with local government officials:(A)  create a directory of local points of contact for the operation of the program;(B)  determine the best method for communication between the commission and local government officials regarding the program; and(C)  evaluate, develop, and maintain a list of potential sites for in-person application for program benefits that meet federal requirements;(2)  enter into memorandums of understanding with local government agencies documenting the roles and responsibilities of the commission and each local government agency regarding the determination of the need for and the location of sites for in-person application for program benefits; and(3)  provide information regarding the program and strategies for effective collaboration between local governments and the commission to local government officials in coastal counties by hosting webinars, conducting conference calls, or holding in-person meetings.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1117 (H.B. 2335), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1341 (S.B. 981), Sec. 1, eff. June 14, 2019.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.003. Distribution Districts; Agents

Sec. 33.003.  DISTRIBUTION DISTRICTS;  AGENTS.  (a)  The department may establish distribution districts and employ distributing agents or may make other arrangements necessary to provide for the efficient distribution of commodities.(b)  A distributing agent must be bonded.  The department shall audit a distributing agent's records at least once annually and at any other time considered expedient by the department.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2354, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.158, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.004 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.004. Commodity Distribution Program Advisory Boards

Sec. 33.004.  COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM ADVISORY BOARDS.  (a)  The department may establish state or district-level advisory boards to facilitate the operations of the commodity distribution program.(b)  The advisory boards shall be of the size, membership, and experience that the commissioner  determines to be essential for the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter and not in conflict with or duplicative of other laws on this subject.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2354, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (H.B. 4062), Sec. 7, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.159, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.005. Processing Perishable Commodities

Sec. 33.005.  PROCESSING PERISHABLE COMMODITIES.  (a)  The department may enter into nonprofit contracts with state institutions or state or private agencies for the processing of perishable commodities to preserve them for subsequent distribution to eligible recipients.(b)  The cost of processing shall be borne by each recipient on a pro rata basis in relation to the amount of the processed commodities received by each distribution district.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2354, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.006. Handling Charges

Sec. 33.006.  HANDLING CHARGES.  (a)  The department may assess reasonable handling charges against the recipients of commodities to cover the cost of distribution.  The total operation must be conducted on a nonprofit basis.(b)  The department shall make the assessments at the times and in the amounts that it considers necessary for the proper administration of the commodity distribution program.  However, the assessments must be uniform in each distribution district and may not exceed $1 per recipient per year.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2354, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1983, 68th Leg., p. 399, ch. 81, Sec. 18(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1983.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.160, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.008. Sale of Used Commodity Containers

Sec. 33.008.  SALE OF USED COMMODITY CONTAINERS.  The department may sell used commodity containers.  Proceeds from the sales in each distribution district shall be deposited in the general revenue fund.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2355, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.161, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.011. Prohibited Activities; Penalties

Sec. 33.011.  PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES; PENALTIES.  (a)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly uses, alters, or transfers a supplemental nutrition assistance program electronic benefit transfer card in any manner not authorized by law.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the supplemental nutrition assistance program electronic benefit transfer card is less than $200 and a felony of the third degree if the value is $200 or more.(b)  A person commits an offense if the person knowingly possesses a supplemental nutrition assistance program electronic benefit transfer card when not authorized by law to possess the card, knowingly redeems supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits when not authorized by law to redeem them, or knowingly redeems supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits for purposes not authorized by law.  An offense under this subsection is a Class A misdemeanor if the value of the supplemental nutrition assistance program electronic benefit transfer card possessed, or the program benefits redeemed, is less than $200 and a felony of the third degree if the value of the supplemental nutrition assistance program electronic benefit transfer card possessed, or the program benefits redeemed, is $200 or more.(d)  When cash, exchange value, or supplemental nutrition assistance program electronic benefit transfer cards of various values are obtained in violation of this section pursuant to one scheme or continuing course of conduct, whether from the same or several sources, the conduct may be considered as one offense and the values aggregated in determining the grade of the offense.(e)  The commission may contract with county commissioners courts to provide funds to pay for professional and support services necessary for the enforcement of any criminal offense that involves illegally obtaining, possessing, or misusing supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits.(f)  For the purposes of Subsections (a) and (b), the value of a supplemental nutrition assistance program electronic benefit transfer card is the cash or exchange value obtained in violation of this section.(g)  In this section, "supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits" includes  electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards.|Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2355, ch. 842, art. 1, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1979.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 2435, ch. 842, art. 2, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 1979;  Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 249, Secs. 1, 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1993;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 788, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.162, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.012. Chemical Dependency Treatment Program as Representative

Sec. 33.012.  CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT PROGRAM AS REPRESENTATIVE.  The commission shall provide an individual's supplemental nutrition assistance program allotment to the residential chemical dependency treatment program in which the person resides to the extent allowed under Section 8(f), Food Stamp Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. Section 2017(e)), if the individual designates the program as the individual's authorized representative.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 663, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.163, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.013. Information and Referral Services

Sec. 33.013.  INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES.  (a)  Each local supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits office shall compile and maintain a current list of emergency food providers in the area served by the local supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits  office and refer individuals who need food to local programs that may be able to provide assistance.(b)  The commission shall establish regional or statewide toll-free telephone hotlines to provide emergency food information and to refer needy individuals to local programs that may be able to provide assistance.  The commission shall publish the telephone number for referrals in the emergency telephone numbers section of local telephone books.  The commission shall display this telephone number in all of its offices.(c)  Where emergency food programs do not exist, the commission shall assist community groups in establishing emergency food assistance programs.(d)  The commission may establish other local, regional, or statewide programs to provide emergency food information and referral services where needed and where none presently exist.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 150, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 26, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1052, Sec. 7.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1987.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 963 (H.B. 4062), Sec. 8, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.163, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Hum Res Code § 33.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Human Resources Code|Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General|Subtitle C - Assistance Programs|Chapter 33 - Nutritional Assistance Programs|Subchapter A. Nutritional Assistance Programs in General|Section 33.015. Initial Establishment and Recertification of Eligibility for Certain Persons

Sec. 33.015.  INITIAL ESTABLISHMENT AND RECERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN PERSONS.  (a)  In administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program, the commission shall, except as provided by Subsection (c) and Section 33.019, allow a person to comply with initial eligibility requirements, including any initial interview, and with subsequent periodic eligibility recertification requirements by telephone instead of through a personal appearance at commission offices if:(1)  the person and each member of the person's household:(A)  have no earned income; and(B)  are elderly or persons with disabilities; or(2)  the person is subject to a hardship, as determined by commission rule.(b)  For purposes of rules under Subsection (a)(2), a hardship includes a situation in which a person is prevented from personally appearing at commission offices because the person is:(1)  subject to a work or training schedule;(2)  subject to transportation difficulties;(3)  subject to other difficulties arising from the person's residency in a rural area;(4)  subject to prolonged severe weather;(5)  ill; or(6)  needed to care for a member of the person's household.(c)  The commission may require a person described by Subsection (a) to personally appear at commission offices to establish initial eligibility or to comply with periodic eligibility recertification requirements if the commission considers a personal appearance necessary to:(1)  protect the integrity of the supplemental nutrition assistance program; or(2)  prevent an adverse determination regarding the person's eligibility that would be less likely to occur if the person made a personal appearance.(d)  A person described by Subsection (a) may elect to personally appear at commission offices to establish initial eligibility or to comply with periodic eligibility recertification requirements.(e)  The commission shall require a person exempted under this section from making a personal appearance at commission offices to provide verification of the person's entitlement to the exemption on initial eligibility certification and on each subsequent periodic eligibility recertification.  If the person does not provide verification and the commission considers the verification necessary to protect the integrity of the supplemental nutrition assistance program, the commission shall initiate a fraud referral to the commission's office of inspector general.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 93, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.163, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 839 (S.B. 224), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.|