Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the commission may use information obtained from a third party to verify the assets and resources of a person for purposes of determining the person's eligibility and need for medical assistance, financial assistance, or nutritional assistance. Third-party information includes information obtained from:
(1) a consumer reporting agency, as defined by Section 20.01, Business & Commerce Code;(2) an appraisal district; or(3) the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles vehicle registration record database.Tex. Hum. Res. Code § 22.041
Amended by Acts 2015, Texas Acts of the 84th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1,Sec. 4.037, eff. 4/2/2015.Amended By Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 933, Sec. 3G.01, eff. 9/1/2009.Renumbered from Human Resources Code, Section 22.040 by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728, Sec. 23.001(55), eff. 9/1/2005.Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 198, Sec. 2.85, eff. 9/1/2003.