Sec. 31.016. SERVICE REFERRALS FOR CERTAIN RECIPIENTS. To the extent practicable using existing revenue, the executive commissioner, by rule, shall develop and the commission shall implement a plan to:
(1) identify recipients of financial assistance that are at risk of exhausting their benefits under Section 31.0065; and
(2) provide referrals for the recipient and the recipient's family to appropriate preventive and support services, including faith-based services.
Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1169, Sec. 14, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Renumbered from Human Resources Code, Section 31.015 by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 23.001(56), eff. September 1, 2005.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.062, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General
Subtitle C - Assistance Programs
Chapter 31 - Financial Assistance and Service Programs
Subchapter A. Eligibility for Financial Assistance and Services
Section 31.001. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Section 31.002. Definition of Dependent Child
Section 31.0021. Definition of Nonrecipient Parent
Section 31.003. Amount of Financial Assistance
Section 31.0031. Responsibility Agreement
Section 31.0032. Payment of Assistance for Performance
Section 31.0033. Good Cause Hearing for Failure to Cooperate
Section 31.00331. Additional Penalty for Continuous Failure to Cooperate
Section 31.0035. Transitional Child-Care Services
Section 31.0036. Dependent Child's Income
Section 31.0038. Temporary Exclusion of New Spouse's Income
Section 31.0039. Exclusion of Assets in Prepaid Tuition Programs and Higher Education Savings Plans
Section 31.0041. Supplemental Financial Assistance for Certain Persons
Section 31.005. Dependent Child Residing With Relatives
Section 31.0051. Minor Parent Residing With Relatives
Section 31.006. Welfare and Related Services
Section 31.0065. Time-Limited Benefits
Section 31.0066. Hardship Exemptions From Federal Time Limits
Section 31.007. Financial Assistance to Individuals in Institutions
Section 31.008. Counseling and Guidance Services
Section 31.0095. Needs Assessment
Section 31.010. Support Services
Section 31.0124. Referral to Educational Programs
Section 31.0126. Employment Programs
Section 31.01261. Provision of Employment Services to Certain Nonrecipient Parents
Section 31.0127. Coordination of Services to Certain Clients
Section 31.0128. Coordinated Interagency Plan
Section 31.0129. Coordinated Plan to Improve Interagency Transitions
Section 31.0135. Parenting Skills Training
Section 31.015. Healthy Marriage Development Program
Section 31.016. Service Referrals for Certain Recipients
Section 31.017. Healthy Marriages and Strong Families Grant Program