Texas Administrative Code
Title 1 - ADMINISTRATION
Part 15 - TEXAS HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 372 - TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES AND SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Subchapter D - APPLICATION PROCESS
Division 1 - APPLICATION
Section 372.905 - Designation of an Authorized Representative

(a) TANF applicants or recipients may designate an authorized representative to represent the household in the application and review process if the household is unable to conduct business due to incapacity or incompetence. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) may designate another person or entity as authorized representative and protective payee to apply for and manage benefits on the household's behalf if HHSC determines a parent is not using the benefits for his or her dependent child's needs.

(b) SNAP applicants or recipients may designate an authorized representative according to the requirements in RSA 273.2.