Sec. 54.9065. EXCLUSION OF ABLE ACCOUNT ASSETS FROM CERTAIN BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY DETERMINATIONS. Notwithstanding any other provision of state law that requires consideration of the financial circumstances of an applicant for assistance or a benefit provided under that law, the agency making the determination of eligibility for the assistance or benefit may not consider the amount in the applicant's ABLE account, including earnings on that amount, and any distribution for qualified disability expenses in determining the applicant's eligibility to receive and the amount of the assistance or benefit with respect to the period during which the individual maintains the ABLE account.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1213 (S.B. 1664), Sec. 2, eff. June 19, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle A - Higher Education in General
Subchapter J. Texas Achieving a Better Life Experience (Able) Program
Section 54.901. Purposes of Program
Section 54.903. Creation of Program and Account; Administration
Section 54.904. Powers and Duties of Board
Section 54.9045. Collection of Fees
Section 54.905. Investment of Funds
Section 54.906. Treatment of Assets
Section 54.9065. Exclusion of Able Account Assets From Certain Benefit Eligibility Determinations
Section 54.907. Exemption From Securities Laws
Section 54.908. Participation Agreements
Section 54.9085. Encumbrance or Transfer of Account Prohibited
Section 54.909. Use of Fund Assets
Section 54.910. Designated Beneficiary
Section 54.911. Verification Under Oath
Section 54.914. Confidentiality of Records