Sec. 531.024181. VERIFICATION OF IMMIGRATION STATUS OF APPLICANTS FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS WHO ARE QUALIFIED ALIENS. (a) This section applies only with respect to the following benefits programs:
(1) the child health plan program under Chapter 62, Health and Safety Code;
(2) the financial assistance program under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code;
(3) Medicaid; and
(4) the supplemental nutrition assistance program under Chapter 33, Human Resources Code.
(b) If, at the time of application for benefits under a program to which this section applies, a person states that the person is a qualified alien, as that term is defined by 8 U.S.C. Section 1641(b), the commission shall, to the extent allowed by federal law, verify information regarding the immigration status of the person using an automated system or systems where available.
(c) The executive commissioner shall adopt rules necessary to implement this section.
(d) Nothing in this section adds to or changes the eligibility requirements for any of the benefits programs to which this section applies.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 7 (S.B. 7), Sec. 1.17, eff. September 28, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 2.057, eff. April 2, 2015.
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