85R2507 MK-D
 
  By: Minjarez H.B. No. 128
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the eligibility of a relative or other designated
  caregiver of a foster child for monetary assistance.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 264.760, Family Code, is amended to read
  as follows:
         Sec. 264.760.  ELIGIBILITY FOR FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS AND
  PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE. Notwithstanding any other provision of
  this subchapter, a relative or other designated caregiver [who
  becomes licensed by the department or verified by a licensed
  child-placing agency or the department to operate a foster home,
  foster group home, agency foster home, or agency foster group home
  under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code,] may elect to receive
  foster care payments in lieu of the benefits provided by this
  subchapter[, beginning with the first month in which the relative
  or other designated caregiver becomes licensed or is verified].
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.