The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
- (1) Applicant--A person who applies for temporary cash assistance.
- (2) TDHS--The Texas Department of Human Services.
- (3) Exempt Recipient--A recipient who is not required as defined by TDHS Rules, 40 TAC, 3.1101, to participate in Choices services.
- (4) Earned Income Deduction (EID)--A standard work-related and income deduction, available through the TDHS for four months, as defined in TDHS Rules, 40 TAC, §3.1003 to recipients who are employed at least 30 hours a week and earn at least $700 a month.
- (5) Former recipient--A person who is an adult or teen head of household who no longer receives temporary cash assistance.
- (6) Choices Individual--A person who is an applicant, recipient or former recipient as defined in this section.
- (7) Mandatory Recipient--A recipient who is required as defined by TDHS Rules, 40 TAC, §3.1101, to participate in Choices services.
- (8) PRWORA--The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-193, 110 Stat. 2105, as amended.
- (9) Recipient--A person who is an adult or teen head of household who receives temporary cash assistance.
- (10) Temporary cash assistance--The cash grant provided through TDHS to individuals who meet certain residency, income, and resource criteria as provided under federal and state statutes and regulations, including the PRWORA, the TANF block grant statutes, the TANF State Plan, temporary cash assistance provided under Texas Human Resources Code Chapters 31 or 34, and other related regulations.
- (11) Work-Based Services--Includes those services defined in Human Resources Code §31.0126.
- (12) Work Ready--A Choices individual is considered work ready if he or she has the skills that are required by employers in the workforce area. A Board must ensure immediate access to the labor market to determine whether the Choices individual has those necessary skills to obtain employment.
Source Note:The provisions of this §811.2 adopted to be effective June 30, 2002, 27 TexReg 5529.