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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
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Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
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Subtitle C. ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
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Chapter 33. NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS |
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Subchapter A. NUTRITIONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN GENERAL |
Sec. 33.013. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES
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(a) Each local food stamp office shall compile and maintain a current list of emergency food providers in the area served by the local food stamp office and refer individuals who need food to local programs that may be able to provide assistance.
(b) The department shall establish regional or statewide toll-free telephone hotlines to provide emergency food information and to refer needy individuals to local programs that may be able to provide assistance. The department shall publish the telephone number for referrals in the emergency telephone numbers section of local telephone books. The department shall display this telephone number in all of its offices.
(c) Where emergency food programs do not exist, the department office shall assist community groups in establishing emergency food assistance programs.
(d) The department may establish other local, regional, or statewide programs to provide emergency food information and referral services where needed and where none presently exist.