Tex. Loc. Gov't Code § 351.047

Current with legislation from the 2023 Regular and Special Sessions signed by the Governor as of November 21, 2023.

Section 351.047 - Assistance With Reinstatement of Benefits

The sheriff of a county may enter into an agreement with a third party with experience providing reintegration resources or services to former prisoners under which the third party assists a person who is released or discharged from the county jail with the reinstatement of the person's eligibility for, as appropriate:

(1) medical assistance benefits under Chapter 32, Human Resources Code;

(2) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits under 42 U.S.C. Section 1381 et seq.; and

(3) Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits under 42 U.S.C. Section 401 et seq.

Tex. Loc. Gov't. Code § 351.047

Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 778,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2017.