SECTION 372.1003. Reopening a Denied Application

(a) Applications. When processing SNAP and TANF applications, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) follows 7 CFR §273.2(h)(2)(i)(A) and reopens a denied application, so long as the household complies with the missed requirements as required by the federal regulation. HHSC otherwise requires the household to file a new application.

(b) SNAP recertifications. HHSC follows 7 CFR §273.14(e)(2) and reopens a denied SNAP application for recertification, so long as the household complies with the missed requirements as required by the federal regulation. HHSC otherwise requires the household to file a new application.

(c) TANF periodic reviews. For TANF periodic reviews, HHSC follows the same policy for SNAP recertifications in subsection (b) of this section, except HHSC reopens the denied application if the household complies with the missed requirements within 60 days after the original file date. HHSC otherwise requires the household to file a new application.

Source Note: The provisions of this §372.1003 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5361