Sec. 54.916. TERMINATION OR MODIFICATION OF PROGRAM. (a) If the comptroller determines that the ABLE program is not financially feasible, the comptroller shall notify the governor and the legislature and recommend that the board not administer an ABLE program or that the program be modified or terminated. The program may be terminated only by the legislature.
(b) If the comptroller determines that the ABLE program is not financially feasible, the board may adjust the terms of participation agreements as necessary to ensure the financial feasibility of the program.
(c) If the legislature terminates the ABLE program, the balance of each ABLE account shall be paid to the participant, to the extent possible.
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