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Revision 26-2; Effective April 1, 2026
TANF and Medical Programs
Document:
- information from the verification source to verify the children live in the home including name and address, or phone number for collateral contacts;
- the reason for any temporary absence;
- information from the verification source to verify the household member or payee returned to and lived in the home for at least 30 days when allowing another temporary absence period;
- the living arrangement for unmarried minor parents;
- if the caretaker or relative continues to provide care and control when a child is admitted voluntarily into a state hospital;
- if a child was admitted into a state hospital voluntarily or by a court order; and
- if a child was admitted into a general residential operations facility.
TANF
Document the school’s name, obtained from the caretaker or payee either during the interview or as missing information, for each school-age child.
TANF
Document how the minor parent meets or does not meet the requirement for unmarried minor parents to live with an adult or in an adult-supervised setting.
Related Policy
Requirement for Unmarried Minor Parents to Live with an Adult or in an Adult-Supervised Setting, A-930
Documentation, C-940
The Texas Works Documentation Guide (PDF)