Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
Subtitle C. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
Chapter 31. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICE PROGRAMS |
Subchapter B. ADMINISTRATION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SERVICES |
Sec. 31.033. REINVESTIGATION AND REDETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY
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(a) The department may require periodic reconsideration of continued eligibility for assistance.
(b) After reconsideration of continuing eligibility, the department may change the amount of assistance or withdraw it if the department finds that the recipient's circumstances have altered sufficiently to warrant that action.
(c) The department may cancel or suspend assistance for a period of time if the department finds that the recipient is currently ineligible to receive it.
(d) The department shall notify the recipient immediately of its decision to change or withdraw assistance.
(e) A recipient of assistance must notify the department immediately if he or she comes into possession of income or resources in excess of the amount previously reported.