1. (a) An agency should give priority to programs that remedy the causes and cycle of poverty if:

   1. (1) the alleviation of poverty is a purpose of the block grant; and
   2. (2) the agency has discretion over the types of programs that may be funded with the block grant.

2. (b) In administering a block grant, an agency shall consult:

   1. (1) low-income recipients;
   2. (2) low-income intended recipients; and
   3. (3) organizations representing low-income individuals.
3. (c) To the extent consistent with the purpose of the block grant, an agency's rules shall ensure that providers use block grant funds to the maximum benefit of low-income recipients and intended recipients.

Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 268, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 2.280, eff. April 2, 2015.