88R1828 MM-F
 
  By: Goodwin H.B. No. 304
 
 
 
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 verified by a licensed child-placing agency to operate an
  agency foster 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, 2023.