Human Resources Code § 22.041

Sec. 22.041. THIRD-PARTY INFORMATION. Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the commission may use information obtained from a third party to verify the assets and resources of a person for purposes of determining the person's eligibility and need for medical assistance, financial assistance, or nutritional assistance. Third-party information includes information obtained from: (1) a consumer reporting agency, as defined by Section 20.01, Business & Commerce Code; (2) an appraisal district; or (3) the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles vehicle registration record database. Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.85, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Renumbered from Human Resources Code, Section 22.040 by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 23.001(55), eff. September 1, 2005. Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933 (H.B. 3097), Sec. 3G.01, eff. September 1, 2009. Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 4.037, eff. April 2, 2015.