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TITLE 1ADMINISTRATION
PART 15TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 372TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
SUBCHAPTER DAPPLICATION PROCESS
DIVISION 1APPLICATION
RULE §372.905Designation of an Authorized Representative
(a) TANF applicants or recipients may designate an authorized representative to represent the household in the application and review process if the household is unable to conduct business due to incapacity or incompetence. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) may designate another person or entity as authorized representative and protective payee to apply for and manage benefits on the household's behalf if HHSC determines a parent is not using the benefits for his or her dependent child's needs.

(b) SNAP applicants or recipients may designate an authorized representative according to the requirements in 7 CFR §273.2.

Source Note: The provisions of this §372.905 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5361

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