Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 31.0021 · Subchapter A. ELIGIBILITY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES
DEFINITION OF NONRECIPIENT PARENT.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), in this chapter, "nonrecipient parent" means an adult or minor parent who is not a recipient of financial assistance but who is living with the person's child who is a recipient of financial assistance.
(b) "Nonrecipient parent" does not include:
(1) a minor parent who is not the head of household;
(2) a person who is ineligible for financial assistance because of the person's immigration status; or
(3) a parent who cares for a family member with a disability living in the home if the family member does not attend school full-time and the need for the care is supported by medical documentation.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1300 (S.B. 589), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.041, eff. April 2, 2015.
Source of truth
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
- Official file
- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.31.htm
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