- (a) The OAG may award benefits for pecuniary loss arising from criminally injurious conduct for which the victim or claimant was not compensated by a collateral source. If a victim or claimant is receiving ongoing compensation benefits from the OAG for a pecuniary loss and during that time the victim or claimant begins receiving benefits from a collateral source, the victim or claimant must immediately notify the OAG of the collateral source. The OAG may adjust compensation benefits in accordance with the amount of the collateral source received, pursuant to Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Art. 56.45(3).
- (b) If a victim or claimant is receiving ongoing compensation for loss of past or anticipated future earnings or loss of support from the OAG, and during that time the victim or claimant becomes employed (either part-time or full-time), the victim or claimant must immediately notify the OAG of the change in his or her income status. The OAG may adjust loss of past or anticipated future earnings or loss of support benefits in accordance with the amount of the earnings received.
- (c) If a victim or claimant intentionally or knowingly misrepresents or fails to notify the OAG of any changes in the victim's or claimant's financial circumstances, the OAG may close the claim, demand repayment, and begin action as authorized by Tex. Code of Crim. Proc. Articles 56.62, 56.63 and 56.64.
Source Note:The provisions of this §61.410 adopted to be effective December 15, 2002, 27 TexReg 11513.