Sec. 31.0021. DEFINITION OF NONRECIPIENT PARENT    


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  • (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 disabled family member 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.

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1300 , Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007.