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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
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Title 7. MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION |
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Subtitle A. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION |
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Chapter 535. SUPPORT SERVICES |
Sec. 535.007. PAYMENT OF ASSISTANCE
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(a) The department may grant assistance of not more than $3,600 a year to a client. The department may distribute the assistance periodically or in a lump sum, according to the client's needs. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee may grant additional amounts on consideration of an individual client's needs.
(b) In addition to the assistance authorized by Subsection (a), the department may award to a client a one-time grant of assistance of not more than $3,600 for architectural renovation or other capital expenditure to improve or facilitate the care, treatment, therapy, general living conditions, or access of a person with a mental disability. The commissioner or the commissioner's designee may individually grant additional amounts to clients.
(c) The department shall consult with the client to determine the manner of distribution of the assistance. On agreement of the person with a mental disability or the head of the family, as appropriate, the department may distribute the assistance directly to the client or to a qualified program or provider of services serving the client.