SECTION 359.61. Case Closure  


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  • (a) DARS DBS closes a child's case when:

    (1) the child is no longer eligible under §106.1423 of this subchapter (relating to Eligibility);

    (2) the child's planned services have been completed;

    (3) the child cannot be located;

    (4) the child has died; or

    (5) the parent refuses to cooperate with DARS DBS.

    (b) DARS DBS must inform the child's parent of its intent to close the child's case by sending a letter to the parent's last known address. No notice is sent if the case is being closed because of the death of the child.

Source Note: The provisions of this §359.61 adopted to be effective June 13, 2013, 38 TexReg 3810; transferred effective February 1, 2022, as published in the January 7, 2022 issue of the Texas Register, 47 TexReg 35