Texas § HR.31.0021 - DEFINITION OF NONRECIPIENT PARENT
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§ HR.31.0021. DEFINITION OF NONRECIPIENT PARENT
DEFINITION OF NONRECIPIENT PARENT. (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 family member with a disability 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 (S.B. 589 ), Sec. 1, eff. June 15, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 4.041, eff. April 2, 2015.
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