SB 162
AN ACT relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated
Senate Bill • Menéndez
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated
Bill Text
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 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 SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated
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