26 Tex. Admin. Code § 278.31

Current through Reg. 49, No. 45; November 8, 2024
Section 278.31 - Transition to Life in the Community (TLC) Client Rights
(a) The individual requesting TLC funds, or the authorized representative acting on the individual's behalf, will be notified if the individual's name is placed on an interest list because funds are not available at the time of the request.
(b) The individual requesting TLC funds, or the authorized representative, will receive written notification after a decision has been made regarding eligibility for TLC benefits. If the individual is determined eligible, the written notice states the amount of the benefits the individual will receive.
(c) The individual who has been notified of the eligibility decision regarding TLC funds may request a hearing to appeal the denial of eligibility or the amount of benefits, if the benefits are less than the maximum benefit of $2,500 and if the request is made within 90 days of the date of notification of the eligibility decision.
(d) If an individual is denied TLC funds because they receive housing for which TLC rental assistance is not required, or receive subsidized housing from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, a local public housing authority, or other program providing housing or rental assistance, the denial will not be affected by an appeal.
(e) The maximum funds available for all approved transition expenses to an individual under the TLC program is $2,500, with no additional funds available even if an individual files an appeal.

26 Tex. Admin. Code § 278.31

Transferred from 40 TAC § 48.2725 Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 23, June 7, 2024, TexReg 4061, eff. 6/28/2024