(a) This subchapter establishes the eligibility criteria and participation requirements for the Medicaid for Parents and Caretaker Relatives Program.(b) Nothing in these rules shall be construed to violate the maintenance of eligibility requirements of §5001 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5) and make eligibility standards, methodologies, or procedures under the Texas State Plan for Medical Assistance (or any waiver under §1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §1315)) more restrictive than the eligibility standards, methodologies, or procedures, respectively, under such plan (or waiver) that were in effect on July 1, 2008.