1. (a) When a program provider makes a direct payment from the trust fund account to a vendor for an item or service authorized by the individual or LAR, the program provider must obtain a receipt from the vendor. The program provider must ensure the receipt includes:

   1. (1) the name of the individual;
   2. (2) the date the receipt was created;
   3. (3) the dollar amount;
   4. (4) a description of the item purchased; and
   5. (5) the name of the business or entity from which the purchase was made.

2. (b) For payments made from a trust fund, a program provider must obtain on the receipt:

   1. (1) the signature of the individual or LAR; or
   2. (2) if the individual or representative cannot sign or is not available to sign, the signature of at least one witness to the payment.

Source Note:The provisions of this §260.265 adopted to be effective February 26, 2023, 48 TexReg 896.