1 Tex. Admin. Code § 386.216
Can I get an Other Needs Assistance grant even if I receive assistance from another source?
Effective Apr 6, 200328 TexReg 2956 Source Note: The provisions of this §386.216 adopted to be effective April 6, 2003, 28 TexReg 2956; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 17, 2004, 29 TexReg 9013. Texas Secretary of State
Yes, but to prevent duplication of benefits, DHS deducts assistance from other means for a particular need or expense from the total grant amount. Assistance from other means includes:
- (1) Red Cross;
- (2) National Flood Insurance Program;
- (3) U.S. Small Business Administration; and
- (4) private insurance.
Source Note:The provisions of this §386.216 adopted to be effective April 6, 2003, 28 TexReg 2956; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 17, 2004, 29 TexReg 9013.