SECTION 375.407. What are the temporary good cause exemptions from employment participation requirements?

(a) Participants may be eligible for a two-month temporary good cause exemption from employment requirements if they are:

(1) needed at home to care for an ill or temporarily disabled child or adult in the family unit. The caretaker must provide a current medical statement from a doctor to claim this exemption unless the child/adult receives a temporary government disability benefit;

(2) temporarily disabled when the incapacity is expected to last 180 days or less. A current medical statement from a doctor must be provided to claim this exemption; or

(3) a victim of family violence for whom participation would endanger the participant and/or his children.

(b) A two-month temporary good cause exemption is subject to renewal if the participant continues to meet the exemption.

Source Note: The provisions of this §375.407 adopted to be effective July 18, 2002, 27 TexReg 6326; transferred effective October 1, 2003, as published in the Texas Register July 2, 2004, 29 TexReg 6359