Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.02471
This is the official text of Tex. Human Resources Code § 32.02471, part of Texas’s Human Resources Code — governs state social services and welfare programs.
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§ 32.02471. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN FORMER FOSTER CARE ADOLESCENTS ENROLLED IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
Official statutory text
(a) In this section, "independent foster care adolescent" has the meaning assigned by Section 32.0247.
(b) The commission shall provide medical assistance to a person who:
(1) is 21 years of age or older but younger than 23 years of age;
(2) would be eligible to receive assistance as an independent foster care adolescent under Section 32.0247 if the person were younger than 21 years of age; and
(3) is enrolled in an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003(8), Education Code, or a private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003(15), Education Code, that is located in this state and is making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the institution.
(b) The commission shall provide medical assistance to a person who:
(1) is 21 years of age or older but younger than 23 years of age;
(2) would be eligible to receive assistance as an independent foster care adolescent under Section 32.0247 if the person were younger than 21 years of age; and
(3) is enrolled in an institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003(8), Education Code, or a private or independent institution of higher education, as defined by Section 61.003(15), Education Code, that is located in this state and is making satisfactory academic progress as determined by the institution.
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