1. (a) Purchased client services (PCS) are services provided in accordance with Human Resources Code §48.002(a)(5), including, but not limited to, emergency shelter, medical and psychiatric assessments, in-home care, residential care, heavy housecleaning, minor home repairs, money management, transportation, emergency food, medication, and other supplies.
2. (b) APS shall provide PCS, including contracted services, to adults who are elderly or have a disability that have been determined by APS to be in need of protective services in accordance with Human Resources Code §48.002(a)(5) and §48.205. APS must develop a service plan for the client indicating that PCS are necessary to remedy abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
3. (c) Other state and local resources must be used before purchased client services are expended in accordance with Human Resources Code §48.205.
4. (d) DFPS service plans that include the use of PCS are subject to the availability of service providers, availability of funds and use of other available resources.

Source Note:The provisions of this §705.702 adopted to be effective November 17, 2025, 50 TexReg 7431.