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TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATION
PART 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 357 - HEARINGS
SUBCHAPTER L - FRAUD INVOLVING RECIPIENTS
SECTION/RULE §357.563 - Eligibility during Investigation
Chapter Review Date 03/15/2024

Investigation for potential intentional program violation is not to be used as a punitive action to deprive the recipient of assistance or services. Food stamps, assistance, or services are continued if current eligibility is established during the time that the alleged fraudulent acts are under review and during any period of prosecution or appeal.

Source Note: The provisions of this §357.563 adopted to be effective June 15, 1987, 12 TexReg 1394; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 17, 2004, 29 TexReg 9013.

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