Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 56B.101

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

Section 56B.101 - Types of Assistance

(a) On approving an application for compensation under Article 56B.057, the attorney general shall determine the type of state assistance that will best aid the claimant or victim.

(b) The attorney general may:

(1) authorize a cash payment to or on behalf of a claimant or victim for pecuniary loss;

(2) refer a claimant or victim to a state agency for vocational or other rehabilitative services; or

(3) provide counseling services for a claimant or victim or contract with a private entity to provide counseling services.

Tex. Code Crim. Proc. § 56B.101

Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. TBD,Sec. 1.06, eff. 1/1/2021.