Revisions
24-1, January Quarterly Revision
Revision Notice 24-1, Effective Jan. 1, 2024
Archived Revision 23-4; Effective Oct. 1, 2023 (PDF)
Archived Revision 23-3; Effective July 1, 2023 (PDF)
Archived Revision 23-2; Effective Apr. 1, 2023 (PDF)
Archived Revision 23-1; Effective Jan. 1, 2023 (PDF)
Revisions
The following sections were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Sections | Section Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A-121.1 | Receipt of Application from Residential Child Care Facility | Clarifies information about applications for independent children. (Medical Programs) |
| A-135 | Pending Information | Makes minor edits for clarity. (All Programs except TP 40) |
| A-923 | Children Residing in General Residential Operations Facilities | Clarifies information regarding authorized representatives for children residing in general residential operations facilities. (Medical Programs except TP 08 and TA 31) |
| A-1326.20 | Housing Allowance | Clarifies information about employer paid housing allowances. (SNAP and TANF) |
| A-1941.1 | Meeting the Work Requirement Through Self-Employment | Clarifies information about self-employment hours to meet the ABAWD work requirement. (SNAP) |
| B-544 | Child Placed in a Non-Secure Facility | Clarifies information regarding authorized representatives for children residing in general residential operations facilities. (TP 44) |
| C-321 | Current TANF State Time Limit County Hardship List | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the current quarter with no county updates. (TANF) |
| C-322 | Previous TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the last three previous quarterly dates. (TANF) |
Retired Bulletins
The following bulletins are deleted from the Texas Works Handbook since the information has either been incorporated into the handbook or is no longer necessary:
| Release Date | Bulletin Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 07-03-23 | 23-12 | 1. SNAP Benefit Issuance Distribution Schedule Update 2. Unverified Income Over the SNAP and TANF Income Limits 3. Change in Dental Contractor for Incurred Medical Expense Processing |
| 05-01-23 | 23-09 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Resetting ABAWD Countable Months to Zero (PDF) 2. COVID-19 Update: SNAP Student Eligibility Ending (PDF) 3. COVID-19 Update: Extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification Periods (PDF) |
| 03-07-23 | 23-05 | 1. Revised - SNAP E&T Good Cause 2. Exempt Members Volunteering to Participate in E&T 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script 4. Rescinding SNAP E&T Sanctions 5. COVID-19 Update: Extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification Periods Attachments: • SNAP Work Rules Informing Script - English • SNAP Work Rules Informing Script - Spanish |
| 05-17-12 | 12-09 | 1. Authorized Representatives and Alternate Payees for Independent Children 2. Social Security Administration/Bureau of Vital Statistics Death Match Processing |
23-4, October Quarterly Revision
Revision Notice 23-4, Effective Oct. 1, 2023
Archived Revision 23-3; July 1, 2023 (PDF)
Archived Revision 23-2, Apr. 1, 2023 (PDF)
Archived Revision 23-1, Jan. 1, 2023 (PDF)
Archived Revision 22-4, Oct. 1, 2022 (PDF)
Revisions
The following sections were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Sections | Section Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A-1370 | Verification Requirements | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-15, 5. Accessing The Work Number TWN) Data Through the Centers for Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Data Services Hub (FDSH), released Dec. 1, 2022, and MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-12, 2. Unverified Income Over the SNAP and TANF Income Limits, released July 3, 2023. (All Programs) |
| A-1371 | Verification Sources | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-15, 5. Accessing The Work Number (TWN) Data Through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Data Services Hub (FDSH), released Dec. 1, 2022. (All Programs) |
| A-1429.3.3 | Determining the Appropriate Utility Allowance | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Sept. 1, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1450 | Documentation Requirements | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Sept. 1, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1941.2 | Meeting the Work Requirement Through a Work Program | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 19-11, 6. Veteran’s Programs and ABAWD Work Requirements, released on Feb. 12, 2020. (SNAP) |
| A-1942 | Exemptions | Updates cross-references. (SNAP) |
| B-150 | Avoiding Invalid Denials Related to Missing Information and Missed Appointments | Makes non-substantial corrections. (SNAP) |
| B-251 | Monthly Benefit Issuance Schedule | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 21-08, 3. SNAP Benefit Issuance Distribution Schedule Update, released on Apr. 22, 2021. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-344 | Destroyed Food Replacements | Clarifies the maximum amount of replacement benefits. (SNAP) |
| B-475.1 | Overview | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 3. SNAP-CAP Allotments, released on Sept. 1, 2023. (SNAP-CAP) |
| B-643 | Changes Decreasing Benefits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-12, 2. Unverified Income Over the SNAP and TANF Income Limits, released July 3, 2023. (SNAP and TANF) |
| C-111 | Income Limits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 1. TANF Maximum Grant Amounts, released on Sept. 1, 2023. (TANF) |
| C-121 | Maximum Income Limits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Sept. 1, 2023. (SNAP) |
| C-121.1 | Deduction Amounts | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Sept. 1, 2023. (SNAP) |
| C-122 | How to Determine Monthly SNAP Allotments | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Sept. 1, 2023. (SNAP) |
| C-321 | Current TANF State Time Limit County Hardship List | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the current quarter with no county updates. The list is updated every three months as needed. (TANF) |
| C-322 | Previous TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the last three previous quarterly dates. The list is updated every three months as needed. (TANF) |
| C-820 | Data Broker | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-15, 5. Accessing The Work Number (TWN) Data Through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Federal Data Services Hub (FDSH), released Dec. 1, 2022. (All Programs) |
| C-1431 | Whole Monthly Allotments by Household Size | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-14, 2. SNAP Income Limits, Deductions, and Allotments, released on Sept. 1, 2023. (SNAP) |
Forms
The following forms were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Form | Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Form H1017-P and Instructions | Notice of Benefit Denial and Personal Responsibility Agreement (PRA) Reasons | Removes outdated reference to the CSNC online system. (TANF) |
| Form H1855 and Instructions | Affidavit for Nonreceipt or Destroyed Supplement Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits | Aligns replacement benefit policy across types of replacement benefits. (SNAP) |
Retired Bulletins
The following bulletins are deleted from the Texas Works Handbook since the information has either been incorporated into the handbook or is no longer necessary:
| Release Date | Bulletin Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 06-01-23 | 23-11 | Spousal Impoverishment Dependent Allowance (PDF) |
| 01-03-23 | 23-01 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement 2. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplements Ending 3. COVID-19 Update: Extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification Periods |
| 12-02-22 | 22-21 | Federal Benefits 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) |
23-3, July Quarterly Revision
Revision Notice 23-3, Effective July 1, 2023
Archived Revision 23-2; Effective Apr. 1, 2023 (PDF)
Archived Revision 23-1; Effective Jan. 1, 2023 (PDF)
Archived Revision 22-4; Effective Oct. 1, 2022 (PDF)
Archived Revision 22-3; Effective July 1, 2022 (PDF)
Revisions
The following sections were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Sections | Section Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A-121 | Receipt of Application | Clarifies information regarding perjury statement and signature requirements. (All Programs) |
| A-122.1 | Application Signature | Clarifies information regarding perjury statement and signature requirements. (All Programs) |
| A-131.2.1 | Availability of Interpreters and Translation Services | Updates contact information to the Language Line Services. (All Programs) |
| A-140 | Expedited Service | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1370 | Verification Requirements | Makes non-substantial corrections. (All Programs) |
| A-1822 | E&T Procedures | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1822.2 | Exempt Members Volunteering to Participate in E&T | Adds new section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 2. Exempt Members Volunteering to Participate in E&T, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1831 | Action in Full Service Choices Counties or E&T Counties | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1832 | Action in Minimum Service Choices Counties or Non-E&T Counties | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1845.1 | Sending Notice of Failure to Cooperate | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1847 | Re-establishing Eligibility After the Penalty Period | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1853 | Advisor Action on Voluntary Quit or Reduction in Work Hours | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1855 | Re-establishing Eligibility After the Penalty Period | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1860 | Determining Good Cause | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 1. Revised - SNAP E&T Good Cause, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1870 | Appeals | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-1890 | Documentation Requirements | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 2. Exempt Members Volunteering to Participate in E&T, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| A-2451.1 | Reissuing Benefits | Updates cross-references. (TANF) |
| A-2452.1 | Reissuing One-Time TANF for Relatives Payments | Updates cross-references. (TANF) |
| B-221 | Types of Benefits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-10, SNAP Unauthorized Use Replacement Benefits, released on May 22, 2023. (SNAP) |
| B-230 | Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-231 | Establishing the Primary Cardholder (PCH) | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-231.1 | When to Send a PCH Record | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-231.2 | Establishing a PCH Record and an EBT Account | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-231.3 | Sending a New PCH Record | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-231.4 | Updating the PCH Record | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-232 | Establishing a Secondary Cardholder | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-232.1 | Secondary Cardholder Established by the Lone Star Help Desk | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-232.2 | Secondary Cardholder Established by EBT Issuance Staff | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-232.3 | Secondary Cardholder Established by Interview Staff | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-233 | Issuing a Lone Star Card | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-233.1 | When to Reuse a Lone Star Card | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-233.2 | Issuing Lone Star Cards for PCHs | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF)(All Programs) |
| B-233.2.1 | Applicants Interviewed in the Office | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-233.2.2 | Applicants Interviewed by Phone | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-233.2.3 | Reserved for Future Use | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-233.2.4 | Applicants Interviewed by Home Visit | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-233.3 | Issuing Lone Star Card to EBT Representatives | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-233.4 | Issuing Lone Star Cards to Secondary Cardholders | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-233.5 | Card Registration | Deletes section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-234 | Personal Identification Number (PIN) Selection | Changes section title to “PIN Selection” and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-235 | Lone Star Card Replacement | Changes section title to “Lone Star Card Replacements” and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF)(All Programs) |
| B-237 | Reserved for Future Use | Adds new section titled “PCH Replacements” and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-255 | Priority Issuances Using the EBT System | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-19, 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates, released on Nov. 17, 2022. (SNAP) |
| B-331 | Cancelling Benefits in EBT Accounts | Updates cross-references. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-340 | Replacing Benefits | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-10, SNAP Unauthorized Use Replacement Benefits, released on May 22, 2023. (SNAP) |
| B-341 | Replacement of Benefits Issued via EBT | Changes section title to “Agency Replacements” and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-10, SNAP Unauthorized Use Replacement Benefits, released on May 22, 2023. (SNAP) |
| B-341.1 | Procedures for Replacing EBT Benefits | Changes section title to “Procedures for Issuing Agency Replacements” and updates staff contact processes for replacing benefits. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-342 | Replacement of One-Time Payment | Changes section title to “One-Time Payment Replacements” for alignment. (TANF) |
| B-344 | Destroyed Food | Changes section title to “Destroyed Food Replacements” and aligns replacement benefit policy across types of replacement benefits. (SNAP) |
| B-344.1 | Procedures for Replacing Destroyed Food | Changes section title to “Procedures for Issuing Destroyed Food Replacements” and aligns replacement benefit policy across types of replacement benefits. (SNAP) |
| B-380 | EBT Problem Resolution | Makes minor for clarity. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-381 | Retailer Inquiries | Makes minor for clarity. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-382 | Client Inquiries | Updates section with new EBT information accessible to households through the Lone Star Help Desk and the Your Texas Benefits mobile app. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-382.2 | Balance Disputes | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-10, SNAP Unauthorized Use Replacement Benefits, released on May 22, 2023. (SNAP) |
| B-382.3 | Client Problems with Retailers | Makes minor edits for clarity. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-382.4 | Client Problems with the EBT Vendor | Makes minor edits for clarity. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-390 | Documentation Requirements | Updates cross-references. (SNAP and TANF) |
| B-621 | What to Report | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| B-641.2 | Steps for Adding New Members | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| C-1118 | Health Care Orientation Quick Reference Guide | Updates instructions and contact information for Medical Transportation Services (MTS) |
| C-321 | Current TANF State Time Limit County Hardship List | Updates contact information to the Language Line Services. (All Programs) |
| C-322 | Previous TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the last three previous quarterly dates. The list is updated every three months as needed. (TANF) |
| E-800 | Residence | Incorporates policy released in MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-18, 3. Residence Verification Requirements for Former Foster Care Children, released on Nov. 08, 2022. (Medicaid) |
| Glossary C | C | Adds definitions for card registration, cold calls and collateral calls. (All Programs) |
| Glossary D | D | Adds definition of disaster benefits. (SNAP) |
| Glossary N | N | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, Released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| Glossary R | R | Adds definitions for replacement benefits and responsible household member. (All Programs) |
| Glossary S | S | Makes minor edits for clarity. (SNAP) |
Forms
The following forms were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Form | Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| H1808 and Instructions | SNAP Work Rules | Changes form title to “Agreement to Follow SNAP Work Rules” and aligns the form purpose with policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-05, 3. SNAP Work Rules Notice and Verbal Informing Script, released on March 7, 2023. (SNAP) |
| Form H1010-R and Instructions | Your Texas Benefits: Renewal Form | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-05, 1. One-Time TANF for Relatives, released on April 1, 2022. Form updated in June 2022. (TANF) |
| Form H1854 and Instructions | Affidavit of Unauthorized Use of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Benefits | Creates a new form and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-10, SNAP Unauthorized Use Replacement Benefits, released on May 22, 2023. (SNAP) |
| Form H1899 and Instructions | Unauthorized Use Replacement Benefit Eligibility Notice | Creates a new form and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 23-10, SNAP Unauthorized Use Replacement Benefits, released on May 22, 2023. (SNAP) |
Retired Bulletins
The following bulletins are deleted from the Texas Works Handbook since the information has either been incorporated into the handbook or is no longer necessary:
| Release Date | Bulletin Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 03-02-23 | 23-04 | 2023 Federal Poverty Level |
| 02-01-23 | 23-02 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement 2. Mileage Rate Increase |
| 12-02-22 | 22-21 | Federal Benefits 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) |
| 12-01-22 | 22-20 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement 2. COVID-19 Policy Update: Processing Case Actions for Medical Programs 3. COVID-19 Update: Extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification Periods |
| 11-17-22 | 22-19 | 1. Electronic Benefit Transfer Card Processing Primary Cardholder Updates 2. COVID-19 Update: Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) for Summer 2022 |
| 11-01-22 | 22-17 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement 2. Updated Afghan Eligibility for Federal Benefits |
| 05-10-22 | 22-08 | 1. COVID 19 Update: Processing a “Move Out of Household” Change for Medicaid Recipients 2. COVID-19 Update: Medicaid Recipients Who Are Incarcerated 3. COVID-19 Update: Voluntary Withdrawal from Medicaid During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency |
| 10-08-21 | 21-20 | COVID-19 Update: Pending Medicaid Eligibility Determination Groups (EDGs) with Continuous Eligibility |
| 07-16-21 | 21-13 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Child Tax Credits (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) 2. COVID-19 Update: Resuming Workforce Orientation for Applicants (WOA) & Choices Participation 3. COVID-19 Update: Temporary Increase in SNAP Benefits |
| 07-01-21 | 21-12 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement 2. COVID-19 Update: Processing Medicaid Applications for Children Previously in the Conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) 3. Transfer of Assets Divisor |
| 04-08-21 | 21-07 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Processing Denial Actions for Medicaid Programs 2. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment (EA) Supplement |
| 03-09-21 | 21-04 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement 2. COVID-19 Update: Extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification Periods 3. COVID-19: SNAP Student Eligibility |
| 12-22-20 | 20-30 | COVID Policy Updates #20 |
| 12-03-20 | 20-28 | COVID Policy Updates #19 |
| 09-30-20 | 20-21 | COVID-19 Policy Updates #15 |
| 04-07-20 | 20-06 | COVID-19 Policy Updates #3 |
23-2, April Quarterly Revision
Revision Notice 23-2, Effective April 1, 2023
Archived Revision 23-1; Effective January 1, 2023 (PDF)
Archived Revision 22-4; Effective October 1, 2022 (PDF)
Archived Revision 22-3; Effective July 1, 2022 (PDF)
Archived Revision 22-2; Effective April 1, 2022 (PDF)
Revisions
The following sections were revised in the Texas Works Handbook:
| Sections | Section Title | Change |
|---|---|---|
| A-341 | SNAP Alien Status Eligibility Charts | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-17, 2. Updated Afghan Eligibility for Federal Benefits, released on Nov. 1, 2022. (All Programs) |
| A-342 | TANF and Medical Programs Alien Status Eligibility Charts | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-17, 2. Updated Afghan Eligibility for Federal Benefits, released on Nov. 1, 2022. (All Programs) |
| A-1311.1 | Requirement to Pursue SSI/RSDI | Removes Medical Programs requirement from the process to provide Form H1859, Social Security Administration Benefits for People with Disabilities Receiving TANF. (TANF) |
| A-1371 | Reminders | Clarifies that the household must provide two representative paystubs to verify gross amount of earned income. (All Programs) |
| A-1510 | Allowable Shelter Costs | Clarifies the requirement to explain Employment and Training (E&T) program requirements and services at application and redetermination. (SNAP) |
| A-1825 | Provider Determinations | Adds a new section and incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-15, 6. Revised - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Provider Determinations on Dec. 9, 2022. (SNAP) |
| B-150 | Avoiding Invalid Denials Related to Missing Information and Missed Appointments | Makes non-substantial corrections. (SNAP) |
| B-1220 | Specific Information That May Be Released | Corrects hyperlink address. (All Programs) |
| C-131.1 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-131.3 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-131.4 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-131.5 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-1114 | Federal Poverty Level (FPL); Transitional Medicaid; Standard MAGI Income Disregard; IRS Monthly Income Thresholds | Updates the federal poverty level (FPL) to adjust amounts used for eligibility determinations for certain Medicaid programs to reflect 2023 amounts. |
| C-321 | Current TANF State Time Limit County Hardship List | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the current quarter. Removes Maverick and Zapata counties from the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship List. The list is updated every three months as needed. (TANF) |
| C-322 | Previous TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists | Updates the TANF State Time Limit County Hardship Lists to reflect the last three previous quarterly dates. The list is updated every three months as needed. (TANF) |
| C-834 | Child Support Noncooperation (CSNC) Online System | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. Non-cooperation data from the Office of Attorney General is now received through a weekly interface. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.1 | Requesting Access to CSNC | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.2 | CSNC Passwords | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.3 | Logging on to CSNC | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.4 | Procedures for Requesting CSNC Data | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.5 | CSNC Field Descriptions | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| C-834.6 | Exiting CSNC | Deletes section and removes outdated references to the CSNC online system. (Medical Programs and TANF) |
| D-430 | Immigration/Alien Status | Corrects hyperlink addresses. (All Programs) |
| D-1210 | Health Insurance | Clarifies TPR must be addressed when a household requests to add a new child to an existing CHIP case and adds related policy. (CHIP) |
| D-1433.1 | Adding a New Child | Clarifies TPR must be addressed when a new child is added to an existing CHIP case and removes duplicate information. (CHIP) |
| D-1731 | Exceptions to the Continuous Enrollment Period | Adds continuous enrollment period exceptions to align with the most recent Continuous Eligibility State Plan Amendment (SPA). (CHIP) |
| Glossary E | Glossary E | Incorporates policy from MEPD and TW Bulletin 22-15, 6. Revised - Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) Provider Determinations on Dec. 9, 2022. (SNAP) |
| Glossary M | Glossary M | Adds MCHIP definition to glossary. (CHIP) |
Retired Bulletins
The following bulletins are deleted from the Texas Works Handbook since the information has either been incorporated into the handbook or is no longer necessary:
| Release Date | Bulletin Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 11-01-22 | 22-16 | COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement |
| 06-24-22 | 22-11 | COVID-19 Update: Extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification Periods |
| 02-04-22 | 22-03 | 2022 Federal Poverty Level |
| 11-22-21 | 21-23 | COVID-19 Update: Interview Requirements |
| 11-02-21 | 21-22 | 1. Eligibility for Federal Benefits for Afghan Evacuees 2. COVID-19 Update: Additional Emergency Allotment Supplement |
| 10-18-21 | 21-21 | 1. COVID-19 Update: Extended Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Certification Periods 2. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) – Notice of Privacy Practices |
| 05-21-21 | 21-10 | 1. Compact of Free Association (COFA)Citizens 2. COVID-19: Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) for School Year 2020-2021 |
| 10-1-20 | 20-24 | COVID-19 Policy Updates #17 |