Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Subchapter C - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Division 5 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BIRTH MOTHERS
Section 749.235 - How do I determine the birth mother's need for financial assistance?

(a) You must review the birth mother's financial resources.

(b) Your evaluation must include an evaluation of family support, medical insurance, and other resources available.

(c) The evaluation must justify a payment you make for the birth mother's reasonable and necessary living expenses and legal costs related to the adoption and, if applicable, post partum care.

(d) You must document the evaluation and provide a copy to the birth mother.