Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 2, Medically Needy and Children and Pregnant Women Programs			Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 354, Medicaid Health Services
Subchapter	Section	Heading	Subchapter and Division		Section	Heading
A		Definitions	E			Medically Needy and Children and Pregnant Women Programs
				1		Definitions
	§2.1	Definitions			§354.1550	Definitions
B		Medically Needy Program Requirements		2		Medically Needy Program Requirements
	§2.11	Eligible Groups			§354.1555	Eligible Groups
	§2.12	Application Procedures			§354.1556	Application Procedures
	§2.13	Income Eligibility Requirements			§354.1557	Income Eligibility Requirements
	§2.14	Eligibility Requirements Other Than Income			§354.1558	Eligibility Requirements Other Than Income
	§2.15	Medicaid Eligibility Dates			§354.1559	Medicaid Eligibility Dates
	§2.16	Information from Other Agencies			§354.1560	Information from Other Agencies
	§2.17	Requirement to Report Changes			§354.1561	Requirement to Report Changes
	§2.18	Right to Appeal			§354.1562	Right to Appeal
	§2.19	Availability of Funding			§354.1563	Availability of Funding
C		Children and Pregnant Women Program Requirements		3		Children and Pregnant Women Program Requirements
	§2.31	Eligible Groups			§354.1574	Eligible Groups
	§2.32	Application Procedures			§354.1575	Application Procedures
	§2.33	Income Eligibility Requirements			§354.1576	Income Eligibility Requirements
	§2.34	Eligibility Requirements Other Than Income			§354.1577	Eligibility Requirements Other Than Income
	§2.35	Medicaid Eligibility Dates			§354.1578	Medicaid Eligibility Dates
	§2.36	Information from Other Agencies			§354.1579	Information from Other Agencies
	§2.37	Requirement to Report Changes			§354.1580	Requirement to Report Changes
	§2.38	Right to Appeal			§354.1581	Right to Appeal
	§2.39	Availability of Funding			§354.1582	Availability of Funding

Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 3, Texas Works				Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 372, Texas Works
Subchapter and Division		Section	Heading	Subchapter and Division		Section	Heading
A			Overview and Purpose	A			Overview and Purpose
		§3.1	What assistance programs does this chapter cover?			§372.1	What assistance programs does this chapter cover?
		§3.2	What do certain words and terms in this chapter mean?			§372.2	What do certain words and terms in this chapter mean?
		§3.3	What is the legal basis for this chapter’s assistance programs?			§372.3	What is the legal basis for this chapter’s assistance programs?
		§3.4	What are the purposes of this chapter’s assistance programs?			§372.4	What are the purposes of this chapter’s assistance programs?
		§3.5	Who provides the money for this chapter’s assistance programs?			§372.5	Who provides the money for this chapter’s assistance programs?
		§3.6	Who administers this chapter’s assistance programs?			§372.6	Who administers this chapter’s assistance programs?
B			Eligibility	B			Eligibility
	1		TANF Certified Groups		1		TANF Certified Groups
		§3.101	Whom does the TANF Program benefit?			§372.101	Whom does the TANF Program benefit?
		§3.102	Who is a caretaker under the TANF Program?			§372.102	Who is a caretaker under the TANF Program?
		§3.103	Whom may DHS include in a certified group?			§372.103	Whom may DHS include in a certified group?
		§3.104	Whom does DHS require be included in a certified group?			§372.104	Whom does DHS require be included in a certified group?
		§3.105	When does DHS include a stepparent who lives in the household in the certified group?			§372.105	When does DHS include a stepparent who lives in the household in the certified group?
		§3.106	Does DHS include the spouse of a caretaker in the certified group?			§372.106	Does DHS include the spouse of a caretaker in the certified group?
		§3.107	Whom does DHS exclude from the certified group?			§372.107	Whom does DHS exclude from the certified group?
	2		Food Stamp Households		2		Food Stamp Households
		§3.151	Whom does the Food Stamp Program benefit?			§372.151	Whom does the Food Stamp Program benefit?
		§3.152	Does DHS require people who live together to apply for food stamps together?			§372.152	Does DHS require people who live together to apply for food stamps together?
		§3.153	How does DHS determine the food stamp eligibility of various other types of households?			§372.153	How does DHS determine the food stamp eligibility of various other types of households?
	3		Citizenship		3		Citizenship
		§3.201	What are the citizenship requirements for the TANF Program?			§372.201	What are the citizenship requirements for the TANF Program?
		§3.202	Does DHS require TANF applicants to prove eligibility under §3.201 of this chapter?			§372.202	Does DHS require TANF applicants to prove eligibility under §3.201 of this chapter?
		§3.203	What are the citizenship requirements for the Food Stamp Program?			§372.203	What are the citizenship requirements for the Food Stamp Program?
		§3.204	Does DHS require Food Stamp Program applicants to prove eligibility under §3.203 of this chapter?			§372.204	Does DHS require Food Stamp Program applicants to prove eligibility under §3.203 of this chapter?
		§3.205	Does DHS report to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) undocumented aliens who apply for assistance?			§372.205	Does DHS report to the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) undocumented aliens who apply for assistance?
	4		Residency		4		Residency
		§3.251	What are the residency requirements for the TANF Program?			§372.251	What are the residency requirements for the TANF Program?
		§3.252	What are the residency requirements for the Food Stamp Program?			§372.252	What are the residency requirements for the Food Stamp Program?
	5		Domicile		5		Domicile
		§3.301	What are the domicile requirements for the TANF Program?			§372.301	What are the domicile requirements for the TANF Program?
	6		Resources		6		Resources
		§3.351	What are resources in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.351	What are resources in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.352	How do resources affect eligibility in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.352	How do resources affect eligibility in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.353	How does DHS determine the value of a non-cash resource?			§372.353	How does DHS determine the value of a non-cash resource?
		§3.354	What are the countable resource limits of the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.354	What are the countable resource limits of the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.355	Whose resources does DHS count in determining TANF and Food Stamp program eligibility?			§372.355	Whose resources does DHS count in determining TANF and Food Stamp program eligibility?
		§3.356	What resources does DHS count in the TANF Program?			§372.356	What resources does DHS count in the TANF Program?
		§3.357	What resources does DHS count in the Food Stamp Program?			§372.357	What resources does DHS count in the Food Stamp Program?
		§3.358	May members of a household transfer resources without affecting their eligibility for assistance under this chapter?			§372.358	May members of a household transfer resources without affecting their eligibility for assistance under this chapter?
	7		Income		7		Income
		§3.401	What is income in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.401	What is income in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.402	How does income affect eligibility in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.402	How does income affect eligibility in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.403	Whose income does DHS count in the TANF Program?			§372.403	Whose income does DHS count in the TANF Program?
		§3.404	What income does DHS count when determining TANF eligibility?			§372.404	What income does DHS count when determining TANF eligibility?
		§3.405	Whose income does DHS count when determining food stamp eligibility?			§372.405	Whose income does DHS count when determining food stamp eligibility?
		§3.406	What income does DHS count when determining food stamp eligibility?			§372.406	What income does DHS count when determining food stamp eligibility?
		§3.407	May members of a TANF or food stamp household fail to pursue or accept income without affecting their eligibility for assistance?			§372.407	May members of a TANF or food stamp household fail to pursue or accept income without affecting their eligibility for assistance?
		§3.408	How does DHS determine income eligibility for the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.408	How does DHS determine income eligibility for the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.409	What does DHS deduct from countable income in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.409	What does DHS deduct from countable income in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.410	How does DHS estimate how much income a household will receive in the future?			§372.410	How does DHS estimate how much income a household will receive in the future?
	8		Time Limits		8		Time Limits
		§3.451	What are time limits in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.451	What are time limits in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.452	To whom does DHS apply time limits in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.452	To whom does DHS apply time limits in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.453	What happens when a TANF recipient exhausts a time limit?			§372.453	What happens when a TANF recipient exhausts a time limit?
		§3.454	What are the exemptions from the TANF time limit requirements?			§372.454	What are the exemptions from the TANF time limit requirements?
		§3.455	When must a TANF recipient request a time limit exemption?			§372.455	When must a TANF recipient request a time limit exemption?
		§3.456	Who is subject to the 60-month lifetime limit for the receipt of TANF cash assistance?			§372.456	Who is subject to the 60-month lifetime limit for the receipt of TANF cash assistance?
		§3.457	How may a TANF household remain eligible after reaching the 60-month lifetime limit?			§372.457	How may a TANF household remain eligible after reaching the 60-month lifetime limit?
		§3.458	What are the exemptions from the Food Stamp Program’s time limit requirements?			§372.458	What are the exemptions from the Food Stamp Program’s time limit requirements?
		§3.459	How does a food stamp recipient who is disqualified because of time limits become eligible again?			§372.459	How does a food stamp recipient who is disqualified because of time limits become eligible again?
	9		Criminal Activity		9		Criminal Activity
		§3.501	What criminal activities disqualify a person from receiving TANF benefits?			§372.501	What criminal activities disqualify a person from receiving TANF benefits?
C			Associated Programs	C			Associated Programs
	1		Food Stamps in Disaster Situations		1		Food Stamps in Disaster Situations
		§3.601	Are food stamp benefits available to victims of disasters who might not otherwise be eligible?			§372.601	Are food stamp benefits available to victims of disasters who might not otherwise be eligible?
	2		Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)		2		Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
		§3.651	What is the Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)?			§372.651	What is the Simplified Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)?
		§3.652	Who is eligible for SNAP?			§372.652	Who is eligible for SNAP?
		§3.653	What is the SNAP application process?			§372.653	What is the SNAP application process?
		§3.654	What is the SNAP certification process?			§372.654	What is the SNAP certification process?
		§3.655	Does DHS require SNAP recipients to report changes?			§372.655	Does DHS require SNAP recipients to report changes?
		§3.656	How does DHS determine the amount of SNAP benefits?			§372.656	How does DHS determine the amount of SNAP benefits?
	3		TANF Non-Cash Program		3		TANF Non-Cash Program
		§3.701	What is the TANF Non-Cash Program and what services does the program provide?			§372.701	What is the TANF Non-Cash Program and what services does the program provide?
		§3.702	What are the eligibility requirements for the TANF Non-Cash Program?			§372.702	What are the eligibility requirements for the TANF Non-Cash Program?
	4		TANF State Program		4		TANF State Program
		§3.751	What is the TANF State Program?			§372.751	What is the TANF State Program?
		§3.752	What are the requirements of TANF-SP?			§372.752	What are the requirements of TANF-SP?
		§3.753	Is there any difference in determining eligibility for TANF-SP as compared to the TANF Program?			§372.753	Is there any difference in determining eligibility for TANF-SP as compared to the TANF Program?
		§3.754	Is there any difference in determining the amount of benefits in TANF-SP as compared to the TANF Program?			§372.754	Is there any difference in determining the amount of benefits in TANF-SP as compared to the TANF Program?
			One-Time TANF (OTTANF)		5		One-Time TANF (OTTANF)
		§3.801	What is One-Time TANF (OTTANF)?			§372.801	What is One-Time TANF (OTTANF)?
		§3.802	What are the requirements for One-Time TANF (OTTANF)?			§372.802	What are the requirements for One-Time TANF (OTTANF)?
D			Application Process	D			Application Process
	1		Application		1		Application
		§3.901	How does a person apply for TANF or food stamps?			§372.901	How does a person apply for TANF or food stamps?
		§3.902	Does DHS accept incomplete applications?			§372.902	Does DHS accept incomplete applications?
		§3.903	What is the application file date?			§372.903	What is the application file date?
		§3.904	What is the time frame for processing TANF or food stamp applications?			§372.904	What is the time frame for processing TANF or food stamp applications?
		§3.905	When may TANF and food stamp applicants or clients designate an authorized representative?			§372.905	When may TANF and food stamp applicants or clients designate an authorized representative?
		§3.906	Is the TANF Program the best choice for families seeking assistance?			§372.906	Is the TANF Program the best choice for families seeking assistance?
	2		Interview		2		Interview
		§3.951	Where does DHS conduct TANF and food stamp eligibility interviews?			§372.951	Where does DHS conduct TANF and food stamp eligibility interviews?
		§3.952	How does DHS schedule and notify applicants of the date and location of an interview?			§372.952	How does DHS schedule and notify applicants of the date and location of an interview?
		§3.953	What happens at the interview?			§372.953	What happens at the interview?
		§3.954	What action does DHS take at the end of the interview?			§372.954	What action does DHS take at the end of the interview?
		§3.955	What procedure does DHS follow when delaying an eligibility decision?			§372.955	What procedure does DHS follow when delaying an eligibility decision?
		§3.956	How does DHS process food stamp applications from applicants who need food immediately?			§372.956	How does DHS process food stamp applications from applicants who need food immediately?
		§3.957	How often does DHS review eligibility in TANF and food stamp cases?			§372.957	How often does DHS review eligibility in TANF and food stamp cases?
		§3.958	How do TANF or food stamp recipients know when it is time to reapply for benefits?			§372.958	How do TANF or food stamp recipients know when it is time to reapply for benefits?
	3		Case Disposition		3		Case Disposition
		§3.1001	What types of eligibility notices does DHS provide to TANF and food stamp applicants?			§372.1001	What types of eligibility notices does DHS provide to TANF and food stamp applicants?
		§3.1002	May TANF and food stamp households appeal DHS's decisions affecting their benefits?			§372.1002	May TANF and food stamp households appeal DHS's decisions affecting their benefits?
		§3.1003	Does DHS reopen denied applications without requiring a household to file a new application?			§372.1003	Does DHS reopen denied applications without requiring a household to file a new application?
E			Participation Requirements	E			Participation Requirements
	1		Social Security Numbers		1		Social Security Numbers
		§3.1101	Are TANF and food stamp applicants required to provide Social Security numbers?			§372.1101	Are TANF and food stamp applicants required to provide Social Security numbers?
	2		The TANF Personal Responsibility Agreement (PRA)		2		The TANF Personal Responsibility Agreement (PRA)
		§3.1151	What is the TANF personal responsibility agreement (PRA) and to whom does it apply?			§372.1151	What is the TANF personal responsibility agreement (PRA) and to whom does it apply?
		§3.1152	What happens if a person who is required to sign a PRA fails or refuses to do so?			§372.1152	What happens if a person who is required to sign a PRA fails or refuses to do so?
		§3.1153	What are the PRA requirements?			§372.1153	What are the PRA requirements?
		§3.1154	How does a person cooperate with each PRA requirement?			§372.1154	How does a person cooperate with each PRA requirement?
		§3.1155	What happens when a person fails or refuses to cooperate with a requirement of a PRA that the person has signed?			§372.1155	What happens when a person fails or refuses to cooperate with a requirement of a PRA that the person has signed?
		§3.1156	What are good cause reasons for noncooperation with a PRA requirement?			§372.1156	What are good cause reasons for noncooperation with a PRA requirement?
	3		Finger Imaging		3		Finger Imaging
		§3.1201	What is finger imaging and what is its purpose?			§372.1201	What is finger imaging and what is its purpose?
		§3.1202	Who must comply with finger-imaging requirements?			§372.1202	Who must comply with finger-imaging requirements?
		§3.1203	Who is exempt from the finger-imaging requirement?			§372.1203	Who is exempt from the finger-imaging requirement?
		§3.1204	What happens if a household member fails to comply with the finger-imaging requirement?			§372.1204	What happens if a household member fails to comply with the finger-imaging requirement?
	4		TANF Workforce Orientation		4		TANF Workforce Orientation
		§3.1251	What is the TANF workforce orientation requirement and who must comply with it?			§372.1251	What is the TANF workforce orientation requirement and who must comply with it?
		§3.1252	Does DHS exempt some TANF members from the workforce orientation requirement?			§372.1252	Does DHS exempt some TANF members from the workforce orientation requirement?
		§3.1253	What penalty does DHS apply if a person fails to comply with the workforce orientation requirement?			§372.1253	What penalty does DHS apply if a person fails to comply with the workforce orientation requirement?
	5		Third-Party Resources		5		Third-Party Resources
		§3.1301	What is a third-party resource?			§372.1301	What is a third-party resource?
		§3.1302	Who must comply with third-party resource requirements?			§372.1302	Who must comply with third-party resource requirements?
		§3.1303	What are the third-party resource requirements?			§372.1303	What are the third-party resource requirements?
		§3.1304	What happens when an individual fails to comply with the third-party resource requirements?			§372.1304	What happens when an individual fails to comply with the third-party resource requirements?
	6		Work		6		Work
		§3.1351	What are the food stamp work requirements?			§372.1351	What are the food stamp work requirements?
		§3.1352	What happens if a non-exempt household member fails to comply with food stamp work requirements?			§372.1352	What happens if a non-exempt household member fails to comply with food stamp work requirements?
		§3.1353	What happens if a parent in a TANF household participates in a strike?			§372.1353	What happens if a parent in a TANF household participates in a strike?
	7		Reporting Changes		7		Reporting Changes
		§3.1401	What changes must a TANF household report?			§372.1401	What changes must a TANF household report?
		§3.1402	What changes must a food stamp household report?			§372.1402	What changes must a food stamp household report?
		§3.1403	How long does a household have to report a change?			§372.1403	How long does a household have to report a change?
		§3.1404	How soon does DHS take action on a reported change?			§372.1404	How soon does DHS take action on a reported change?
F			Benefits	F			Benefits
	1		Benefits in General		1		Benefits in General
		§3.1501	What do certain words and terms in this division mean?			§372.1501	What do certain words and terms in this division mean?
		§3.1502	What are the maximum benefit amounts in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.1502	What are the maximum benefit amounts in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.1503	What are the minimum benefit amounts in the TANF and Food Stamp Programs?			§372.1503	What are the minimum benefit amounts in the TANF and Food Stamp Programs?
		§3.1504	In what dollar amounts does DHS issue food stamp benefits?			§372.1504	In what dollar amounts does DHS issue food stamp benefits?
		§3.1505	How does DHS determine the monthly amount of benefits in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?			§372.1505	How does DHS determine the monthly amount of benefits in the TANF and Food Stamp programs?
		§3.1506	When do TANF and food stamp benefits begin?			§372.1506	When do TANF and food stamp benefits begin?
		§3.1507	How are benefits affected if a TANF recipient stops participating in the work subsidy program?			§372.1507	How are benefits affected if a TANF recipient stops participating in the work subsidy program?
		§3.1508	What is a TANF supplemental grandparent payment?			§372.1508	What is a TANF supplemental grandparent payment?
		§3.1509	Does DHS require a TANF or food stamp household to repay benefits for a month a member dies or leaves the home?			§372.1509	Does DHS require a TANF or food stamp household to repay benefits for a month a member dies or leaves the home?
		§3.1510	What may recipients purchase with food stamp and TANF benefits?			§372.1510	What may recipients purchase with food stamp and TANF benefits?
		§3.1511	May recipients use food stamp benefits to purchase prepared meals?			§372.1511	May recipients use food stamp benefits to purchase prepared meals?
		§3.1512	What is Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)?			§372.1512	What is Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT)?
		§3.1513	What is an EBT card?			§372.1513	What is an EBT card?
		§3.1514	Who controls access to the EBT account?			§372.1514	Who controls access to the EBT account?
		§3.1515	How does a primary cardholder use the EBT card?			§372.1515	How does a primary cardholder use the EBT card?
		§3.1516	Which households must have authorized representatives?			§372.1516	Which households must have authorized representatives?
		§3.1517	Does DHS allow access to EBT benefits by anyone other than the primary cardholder?			§372.1517	Does DHS allow access to EBT benefits by anyone other than the primary cardholder?
		§3.1518	How does DHS put TANF and food stamp benefits into a household’s EBT account?			§372.1518	How does DHS put TANF and food stamp benefits into a household’s EBT account?
		§3.1519	Where may TANF and food stamp households use their EBT benefits?			§372.1519	Where may TANF and food stamp households use their EBT benefits?
		§3.1520	Do food retailers give change in cash to food stamp households purchasing food with EBT food account benefits?			§372.1520	Do food retailers give change in cash to food stamp households purchasing food with EBT food account benefits?
		§3.1521	Do businesses charge EBT accounts when the EBT card is used?			§372.1521	Do businesses charge EBT accounts when the EBT card is used?
		§3.1522	What happens to the benefits in an EBT food account if a food stamp household moves out of Texas?			§372.1522	What happens to the benefits in an EBT food account if a food stamp household moves out of Texas?
		§3.1523	What happens to the benefits in a TANF cash account if the TANF household moves out of Texas?			§372.1523	What happens to the benefits in a TANF cash account if the TANF household moves out of Texas?
		§3.1524	What is DHS's procedure if EBT benefits cannot be used because of a disaster like a hurricane or flood?			§372.1524	What is DHS's procedure if EBT benefits cannot be used because of a disaster like a hurricane or flood?
		§3.1525	What happens if the EBT card is lost or stolen?			§372.1525	What happens if the EBT card is lost or stolen?
		§3.1526	Does DHS replace lost or stolen TANF or food stamp benefits?			§372.1526	Does DHS replace lost or stolen TANF or food stamp benefits?
		§3.1527	What happens to EBT benefits a TANF or food stamp household does not use?			§372.1527	What happens to EBT benefits a TANF or food stamp household does not use?
		§3.1528	Under what circumstances does DHS cancel and remove benefits from a TANF or food stamp household's EBT account?			§372.1528	Under what circumstances does DHS cancel and remove benefits from a TANF or food stamp household's EBT account?
		§3.1529	Who answers questions about EBT cash and food balances for TANF and food stamp households?			§372.1529	Who answers questions about EBT cash and food balances for TANF and food stamp households?
	2		Overpayments		2		Overpayments
		§3.1551	What happens if a TANF household is overpaid?			§372.1551	What happens if a TANF household is overpaid?
		§3.1552	What are the reasons a TANF household may be overpaid?			§372.1552	What are the reasons a TANF household may be overpaid?
		§3.1553	How do TANF households repay benefits?			§372.1553	How do TANF households repay benefits?
		§3.1554	What are the rules governing repayment of food stamp benefits?			§372.1554	What are the rules governing repayment of food stamp benefits?
	3		Restoration		3		Restoration
		§3.1601	When does DHS restore TANF benefits?			§372.1601	When does DHS restore TANF benefits?
		§3.1602	Does DHS restore TANF benefits to households that no longer receive benefits?			§372.1602	Does DHS restore TANF benefits to households that no longer receive benefits?
		§3.1603	When does DHS restore food stamp benefits?			§372.1603	When does DHS restore food stamp benefits?
G			Retailer Requirements	G			Retailer Requirements
		§3.1701	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?			§372.1701	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?
		§3.1702	What are DHS’s requirements for retailers and third-party processors to participate in the EBT system?			§372.1702	What are DHS’s requirements for retailers and third-party processors to participate in the EBT system?
		§3.1703	What are the general conditions for retailers and third-party processors to participate in the EBT system?			§372.1703	What are the general conditions for retailers and third-party processors to participate in the EBT system?
		§3.1704	What are POS requirements for retailers operating terminals supplied by the retailer management EBT contractor?			§372.1704	What are POS requirements for retailers operating terminals supplied by the retailer management EBT contractor?
		§3.1705	What are DHS’s requirements for retailers that redeem food stamp benefits to deploy POS terminals?			§372.1705	What are DHS’s requirements for retailers that redeem food stamp benefits to deploy POS terminals?
		§3.1706	What are the procedures for off-line (manual) transactions?			§372.1706	What are the procedures for off-line (manual) transactions?
		§3.1707	What process is followed for off-line (manual) vouchers with delayed telephone verification or preliminary telephone verification?			§372.1707	What process is followed for off-line (manual) vouchers with delayed telephone verification or preliminary telephone verification?
		§3.1708	What are DHS’s off-line (manual) procedures for retailers with electronic voucher transaction capacity?			§372.1708	What are DHS’s off-line (manual) procedures for retailers with electronic voucher transaction capacity?
		§3.1709	What are the liability implications for off-line (manual) transactions?			§372.1709	What are the liability implications for off-line (manual) transactions?
		§3.1710	How do retailers choose qualified third-party EBT processors?			§372.1710	How do retailers choose qualified third-party EBT processors?
		§3.1711	How does DHS reimburse retailers and third-party processors for EBT transactions?			§372.1711	How does DHS reimburse retailers and third-party processors for EBT transactions?
		§3.1712	How are EBT account discrepancies of settlement totals and the corresponding adjustments handled?			§372.1712	How are EBT account discrepancies of settlement totals and the corresponding adjustments handled?
		§3.1713	What does a retailer or third-party processor do if it did not receive or disagrees with the amount of an individual EBT transaction reimbursement to its bank account?			§372.1713	What does a retailer or third-party processor do if it did not receive or disagrees with the amount of an individual EBT transaction reimbursement to its bank account?
		§3.1714	What are some reasons that could lead to a dispute?			§372.1714	What are some reasons that could lead to a dispute?
		§3.1715	How long does a retailer or third-party processor have to dispute a transaction?			§372.1715	How long does a retailer or third-party processor have to dispute a transaction?
		§3.1716	How are transaction disputes resolved?			§372.1716	How are transaction disputes resolved?
		§3.1717	When are transaction disputes resolved?			§372.1717	When are transaction disputes resolved?
		§3.1718	What action does a retailer or third-party processor take if it disagrees with the resolution of a transaction dispute?			§372.1718	What action does a retailer or third-party processor take if it disagrees with the resolution of a transaction dispute?
		§3.1719	What option does a retailer or third-party processor have if it is dissatisfied with the decision from Lone Star Technology Department’s informal review?			§372.1719	What option does a retailer or third-party processor have if it is dissatisfied with the decision from Lone Star Technology Department’s informal review?
		§3.1720	How do retailers or third-party processors outside of Texas accept TANF and food stamp benefits issued by the state of Texas?			§372.1720	How do retailers or third-party processors outside of Texas accept TANF and food stamp benefits issued by the state of Texas?

Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 4, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)-Level Medical Assistance			Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 374, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)-Level Medical Assistance
Subchapter	Section	Heading	Subchapter	Section	Heading
A		Program Requirements	A		Program Requirements
	§4.1	Eligibility Requirement		§374.1	Eligibility Requirement
	§4.2	Resources		§374.2	Resources
	§4.3	Three Months Prior Medicaid Coverage		§374.3	Three Months Prior Medicaid Coverage
	§4.4	Four Months Post-Medicaid Eligibility		§374.4	Four Months Post-Medicaid Eligibility
	§4.5	Twelve-Month Transitional Medicaid		§374.5	Twelve-Month Transitional Medicaid
	§4.6	Third-Party Resources		§374.6	Third-Party Resources
	§4.7	Failure to Comply with Third-Party Resources		§374.7	Failure to Comply with Third-Party Resources
	§4.8	Medical Support		§374.8	Medical Support
	§4.9	Failure to Comply with Medical Support		§374.9	Failure to Comply with Medical Support
	§4.10	Work Requirement		§374.10	Work Requirement
	§4.11	Failure to Comply with Work Requirements		§374.11	Failure to Comply with Work Requirements

Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 5, Emergency Medicaid for Aliens Ineligible for Regular Medicaid			Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 354, Medicaid Health Services
Subchapter	Section	Heading	Subchapter	Section	Heading
			G		Emergency Medicaid for Aliens Ineligible for Regular Medicaid
	§5.1	Legal Basis		§354.2101	Legal Basis
	§5.2	Eligibility Requirements		§354.2103	Eligibility Requirements

Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 7, Refugee Cash Assistance and Medical Assistance Programs			Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 375, Refugee Cash Assistance and Medical Assistance Programs
Subchapter	Section	Heading	Subchapter	Section	Heading
A		Program Purpose and Scope	A		Program Purpose and Scope
	§7.101	What is the scope of the chapter?		§375.101	What is the scope of the chapter?
	§7.102	What is the purpose of this chapter?		§375.102	What is the purpose of this chapter?
	§7.103	How are the terms in this chapter defined?		§375.103	How are the terms in this chapter defined?
B		Contractor Requirements for the Refugee Cash Assistance Program (RCA)	B		Contractor Requirements for the Refugee Cash Assistance Program (RCA)
	§7.201	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§375.201	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§7.203	Who can apply for a RCA contract?		§375.203	Who can apply for a RCA contract?
	§7.205	What is the financial responsibility of the contractor's board of directors?		§375.205	What is the financial responsibility of the contractor's board of directors?
	§7.207	Are there accounting requirements the contractor must meet to receive a contract?		§375.207	Are there accounting requirements the contractor must meet to receive a contract?
	§7.209	Does the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) require contractors to have a fidelity bond?		§375.209	Does the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) require contractors to have a fidelity bond?
	§7.211	What are the confidentiality requirements of a contract?		§375.211	What are the confidentiality requirements of a contract?
	§7.213	Are contractors responsible for having a nepotism policy?		§375.213	Are contractors responsible for having a nepotism policy?
	§7.215	Are contractors responsible for having a conflict of interest policy?		§375.215	Are contractors responsible for having a conflict of interest policy?
	§7.217	Are contractors required to comply with the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act?		§375.217	Are contractors required to comply with the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act?
	§7.219	What are the record keeping requirements of the contract?		§375.219	What are the record keeping requirements of the contract?
	§7.221	How long are contractors required to keep records?		§375.221	How long are contractors required to keep records?
C		Program Administration for the Refugee Cash Assistance Program (RCA)	C		Program Administration for the Refugee Cash Assistance Program (RCA)
	§7.301	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§375.301	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§7.303	Who is eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?		§375.303	Who is eligible for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?
	§7.305	What is the income eligibility standard for months one through four of the eight months of eligibility?		§375.305	What is the income eligibility standard for months one through four of the eight months of eligibility?
	§7.307	What is the income eligibility standard for months five through eight of the eight months of eligibility?		§375.307	What is the income eligibility standard for months five through eight of the eight months of eligibility?
	§7.309	What income must be disregarded when determining eligibility?		§375.309	What income must be disregarded when determining eligibility?
	§7.311	Are contractors required to report changes in a participant's income to the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS)?		§375.311	Are contractors required to report changes in a participant's income to the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS)?
	§7.313	Who determines a refugee's eligibility for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?		§375.313	Who determines a refugee's eligibility for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?
	§7.315	Are there special provisions when enrolling families with children in Refugee Cash Assistance?		§375.315	Are there special provisions when enrolling families with children in Refugee Cash Assistance?
	§7.317	How long can a participant receive Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?		§375.317	How long can a participant receive Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?
	§7.319	What is the beginning date of the eligibility period for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?		§375.319	What is the beginning date of the eligibility period for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?
	§7.321	How does the contractor determine eligibility for a refugee who has moved from another state to Texas?		§375.321	How does the contractor determine eligibility for a refugee who has moved from another state to Texas?
	§7.323	What happens if a participant has a child after arriving in the U.S.?		§375.323	What happens if a participant has a child after arriving in the U.S.?
	§7.325	Can a contractor consider participants as a family unit if they do not live together?		§375.325	Can a contractor consider participants as a family unit if they do not live together?
	§7.327	If two or more unrelated participants live together, are they considered a family unit?		§375.327	If two or more unrelated participants live together, are they considered a family unit?
	§7.329	What is the start date for benefits for approved applicants entering the program?		§375.329	What is the start date for benefits for approved applicants entering the program?
	§7.331	What payment levels and types of payments will the contractor use when providing cash assistance?		§375.331	What payment levels and types of payments will the contractor use when providing cash assistance?
	§7.333	Who is eligible to receive an incentive payment?		§375.333	Who is eligible to receive an incentive payment?
	§7.335	How is the incentive payment disbursed for a family unit larger than one?		§375.335	How is the incentive payment disbursed for a family unit larger than one?
	§7.337	What happens if a participant is underpaid?		§375.337	What happens if a participant is underpaid?
	§7.339	What happens if a participant is overpaid?		§375.339	What happens if a participant is overpaid?
	§7.341	Are contractors responsible for translating materials for participants?		§375.341	Are contractors responsible for translating materials for participants?
	§7.343	What information and materials must a contractor provide to the participant upon enrollment?		§375.343	What information and materials must a contractor provide to the participant upon enrollment?
	§7.345	What procedures must a contractor follow when authorizing or denying an applicant benefits?		§375.345	What procedures must a contractor follow when authorizing or denying an applicant benefits?
	§7.347	When may a contractor reduce, suspend, or terminate benefits?		§375.347	When may a contractor reduce, suspend, or terminate benefits?
	§7.349	What must a contractor do when reducing, suspending, or terminating benefits?		§375.349	What must a contractor do when reducing, suspending, or terminating benefits?
	§7.351	Can a contractor reduce, suspend, or terminate cash assistance if the participant requests a hearing?		§375.351	Can a contractor reduce, suspend, or terminate cash assistance if the participant requests a hearing?
	§7.353	How must contractors participate in coordination activities with other refugee providers?		§375.353	How must contractors participate in coordination activities with other refugee providers?
D		Refugee Cash Assistance Participant Requirements	D		Refugee Cash Assistance Participant Requirements
	§7.401	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§375.401	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§7.403	Are there employment requirements for participants in this program?		§375.403	Are there employment requirements for participants in this program?
	§7.405	What are the exemptions for employment participation requirements?		§375.405	What are the exemptions for employment participation requirements?
	§7.407	What are the temporary good cause exemptions from employment participation requirements?		§375.407	What are the temporary good cause exemptions from employment participation requirements?
	§7.409	What happens if a non-exempt participant fails to meet employment requirements?		§375.409	What happens if a non-exempt participant fails to meet employment requirements?
	§7.411	What happens to a family unit's benefits if one member of a family unit fails to meet employment requirements?		§375.411	What happens to a family unit's benefits if one member of a family unit fails to meet employment requirements?
	§7.413	What action does a contractor take if an applicant voluntarily quits employment within 30 days of applying for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?		§375.413	What action does a contractor take if an applicant voluntarily quits employment within 30 days of applying for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?
	§7.415	What action does a contractor take if a participant voluntarily quits employment after enrolling in Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?		§375.415	What action does a contractor take if a participant voluntarily quits employment after enrolling in Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) benefits?
	§7.417	If a Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) contractor denies, terminates, or reduces benefits, how may an applicant or participant appeal the decision?		§375.417	If a Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) contractor denies, terminates, or reduces benefits, how may an applicant or participant appeal the decision?
	§7.419	If a participant's benefits are denied, terminated, or reduced because the employment provider has reported that the participant is not meeting the employment requirements of the program, how can a participant appeal the decision?		§375.419	If a participant's benefits are denied, terminated, or reduced because the employment provider has reported that the participant is not meeting the employment requirements of the program, how can a participant appeal the decision?
E		Refugee Medical Assistance	E		Refugee Medical Assistance
	§7.501	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§375.501	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§7.503	Who is eligible for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) benefits?		§375.503	Who is eligible for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) benefits?
	§7.505	How does a person apply for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?		§375.505	How does a person apply for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?
	§7.507	Are Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) applicants required to apply for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)?		§375.507	Are Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) applicants required to apply for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)?
	§7.509	Are there special considerations when Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) participants apply for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?		§375.509	Are there special considerations when Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) participants apply for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?
	§7.511	Who determines eligibility for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?		§375.511	Who determines eligibility for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?
	§7.513	What documentation is needed to determine eligibility?		§375.513	What documentation is needed to determine eligibility?
	§7.515	How is the beginning date of the eight-month period of eligibility for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) benefits determined?		§375.515	How is the beginning date of the eight-month period of eligibility for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) benefits determined?
	§7.517	What are the financial eligibility limits for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?		§375.517	What are the financial eligibility limits for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?
	§7.519	What are the income and resource considerations for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) eligibility?		§375.519	What are the income and resource considerations for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) eligibility?
	§7.521	How does marriage affect Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) benefits?		§375.521	How does marriage affect Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) benefits?
	§7.523	How does having a child after arrival affect Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) benefits?		§375.523	How does having a child after arrival affect Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) benefits?
	§7.525	Can applicants who do not live together be certified as a family unit?		§375.525	Can applicants who do not live together be certified as a family unit?
	§7.527	If two or more unrelated applicants live together, can they be certified as a family unit?		§375.527	If two or more unrelated applicants live together, can they be certified as a family unit?
	§7.529	Are benefits continued if a participant's income increases due to employment?		§375.529	Are benefits continued if a participant's income increases due to employment?
	§7.531	Is a refugee who has been terminated from Medicaid because of earnings eligible for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?		375.531	Is a refugee who has been terminated from Medicaid because of earnings eligible for Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?
	§7.533	What changes are Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) participants required to report?		§375.533	What changes are Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) participants required to report?
	§7.535	What services are provided under Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?		§375.535	What services are provided under Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA)?
	§7.537	What happens if the refugee becomes covered by employer-provided insurance?		§375.537	What happens if the refugee becomes covered by employer-provided insurance?
	§7.539	What notices will the Texas Department of Human services (DHS) provide to Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) participants?		§375.539	What notices will the Texas Department of Human services (DHS) provide to Refugee Medical Assistance (RMA) participants?

Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 8, Medical Assistance for Breast and Cervical Cancer			Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 354, Medicaid Health Services
Subchapter	Section	Heading	Subchapter	Section	Heading
A		Program Requirements	H		Medical Assistance for Breast and Cervical Cancer
	§8.1	Client Eligibility Requirements		§354.2120	Client Eligibility Requirements
	§8.5	Right to Appeal		§354.2125	Right to Appeal

Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 9, Refugee Social Services			Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 376, Refugee Social Services
Subchapter	Section	Heading	Subchapter	Section	Heading
A		Purpose and Scope	A		Purpose and Scope
	§9.101	What is the basis of this chapter?		§376.101	What is the basis of this chapter?
	§9.102	What is the purpose of this chapter?		§376.102	What is the purpose of this chapter?
	§9.103	How are the terms in this chapter defined?		§376.103	How are the terms in this chapter defined?
	§9.104	Is the term "refugee" used throughout this chapter to designate all those eligible for refugee social services?		§376.104	Is the term "refugee" used throughout this chapter to designate all those eligible for refugee social services?
B		Contractor Requirements	B		Contractor Requirements
	§9.201	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§376.201	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§9.203	Who can apply for a refugee social services contract?		§376.203	Who can apply for a refugee social services contract?
	§9.205	How are refugee social services contracts awarded?		§376.205	How are refugee social services contracts awarded?
	§9.207	What is the financial responsibility of the contractor's board of directors?		§376.207	What is the financial responsibility of the contractor's board of directors?
	§9.209	What accounting requirements must the contractor meet?		§376.209	What accounting requirements must the contractor meet?
	§9.211	Does the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) require contractors to have a fidelity bond?		§376.211	Does the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) require contractors to have a fidelity bond?
	§9.213	What are the confidentiality requirements of a contractor?		§376.213	What are the confidentiality requirements of a contractor?
	§9.215	Are contractors responsible for having a nepotism policy?		§376.215	Are contractors responsible for having a nepotism policy?
	§9.217	Are contractors responsible for having a conflict of interest policy?		§376.217	Are contractors responsible for having a conflict of interest policy?
	§9.219	What issues must the conflict of interest policy address?		§376.219	What issues must the conflict of interest policy address?
	§9.221	Are contractors required to comply with the Limited English Proficiency provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act?		§376.221	Are contractors required to comply with the Limited English Proficiency provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act?
	§9.223	With what Limited English Proficiency (LEP) provisions is a contractor required to comply?		§376.223	With what Limited English Proficiency (LEP) provisions is a contractor required to comply?
	§9.225	What are the staffing requirements for contractors?		§376.225	What are the staffing requirements for contractors?
	§9.227	Are there requirements for hiring bilingual or bicultural women?		§376.227	Are there requirements for hiring bilingual or bicultural women?
	§9.229	What are the record keeping requirements of the contract?		§376.229	What are the record keeping requirements of the contract?
	§9.231	How long are contractors required to keep records?		§376.231	How long are contractors required to keep records?
	§9.233	What are the reporting requirements for contractors?		§376.233	What are the reporting requirements for contractors?
	§9.235	If a refugee is receiving services under another program funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, can similar services be provided under a contract funded by a Refugee Social Services Grant (RSS) or a Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG)?		§376.235	If a refugee is receiving services under another program funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement, can similar services be provided under a contract funded by a Refugee Social Services Grant (RSS) or a Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG)?
	§9.237	Can a contractor subcontract services?		§376.237	Can a contractor subcontract services?
C		General Program Administration	C		General Program Administration
	§9.301	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§376.301	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§9.303	What services may be provided to assist refugees with employability skills?		§376.303	What services may be provided to assist refugees with employability skills?
	§9.305	Can additional services be provided?		§376.305	Can additional services be provided?
	§9.307	Who is eligible for refugee social services?		§376.307	Who is eligible for refugee social services?
	§9.309	Are individuals applying for asylum through the Immigration and Naturalization Service eligible for refugee social services assistance?		§376.309	Are individuals applying for asylum through the Immigration and Naturalization Service eligible for refugee social services assistance?
	§9.311	Can refugees younger than 16 years of age receive refugee social services?		§376.311	Can refugees younger than 16 years of age receive refugee social services?
	§9.313	Who determines a refugee's eligibility for refugee social services benefits?		§376.313	Who determines a refugee's eligibility for refugee social services benefits?
	§9.315	Are there equal opportunity requirements for refugee women?		§376.315	Are there equal opportunity requirements for refugee women?
	§9.317	How long can a participant receive refugee social services?		§376.317	How long can a participant receive refugee social services?
	§9.319	Can employability services be provided after a refugee finds a job?		§376.319	Can employability services be provided after a refugee finds a job?
	§9.321	How does a contractor determine eligibility for a refugee who has moved to Texas from another state?		§376.321	How does a contractor determine eligibility for a refugee who has moved to Texas from another state?
	§9.323	Is coordination with other refugee providers required?		§376.323	Is coordination with other refugee providers required?
	§9.325	Can participants who do not speak English participate in employment services?		§376.325	Can participants who do not speak English participate in employment services?
	§9.327	Are contractors required to report changes in a participant’s income or address to the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS)?		§376.327	Are contractors required to report changes in a participant’s income or address to the Texas Department of Human Services (DHS)?
	§9.329	What information and materials must a contractor provide to the participant upon or during intake for services?		§376.329	What information and materials must a contractor provide to the participant upon or during intake for services?
	§9.331	Can an applicant or recipient appeal an adverse determination by a contractor?		§376.331	Can an applicant or recipient appeal an adverse determination by a contractor?
	§9.333	What should the contractor know about applicant or participant appeals?		§376.333	What should the contractor know about applicant or participant appeals?
D		Employment Services: Refugee Social Services (RSS)	D		Employment Services: Refugee Social Services (RSS)
	§9.401	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§376.401	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§9.403	What criteria should be followed when providing refugee employment services?		§376.403	What criteria should be followed when providing refugee employment services?
	§9.405	How are refugees prioritized for employment services under Refugee Social Services (RSS) grants?		§376.405	How are refugees prioritized for employment services under Refugee Social Services (RSS) grants?
	§9.407	How must Refugee Social Services (RSS) employment services be designed?		§376.407	How must Refugee Social Services (RSS) employment services be designed?
	§9.409	What types of services are appropriate employment services?		§376.409	What types of services are appropriate employment services?
	§9.411	Can a contractor consider participants as a family unit if they do not live together?		§376.411	Can a contractor consider participants as a family unit if they do not live together?
	§9.413	If two or more unrelated participants live together, are they considered a family unit?		§376.413	If two or more unrelated participants live together, are they considered a family unit?
	§9.415	Is a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP) required for all employable participants?		§376.415	Is a Family Self-Sufficiency Plan (FSSP) required for all employable participants?
	§9.417	What does an Individual Employability Plan include and how is it developed?		§376.417	What does an Individual Employability Plan include and how is it developed?
	§9.419	Are refugees required to accept job offers?		§376.419	Are refugees required to accept job offers?
	§9.421	What criteria must employment training services meet?		§376.421	What criteria must employment training services meet?
	§9.423	Can employment training be provided beyond one year?		§376.423	Can employment training be provided beyond one year?
	§9.425	Do participants in vocational employment training programs have to work while receiving training?		§376.425	Do participants in vocational employment training programs have to work while receiving training?
	§9.427	Can a contractor enroll a refugee in a professional recertification program?		§376.427	Can a contractor enroll a refugee in a professional recertification program?
E		Employment Services: Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)	E		Employment Services: Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA)
	§9.501	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§376.501	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§9.503	What regulations govern the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program?		§376.503	What regulations govern the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program?
	§9.505	What are the employment requirements for participants in the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program?		§376.505	What are the employment requirements for participants in the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program?
	§9.507	Can an applicant for refugee cash assistance claim adverse effects of accepting employment?		§376.507	Can an applicant for refugee cash assistance claim adverse effects of accepting employment?
	§9.509	What are the employment requirements for Refugee Cash Assistance participants living outside of refugee resettlement areas?		§376.509	What are the employment requirements for Refugee Cash Assistance participants living outside of refugee resettlement areas?
	§9.511	When must Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) participants register for employment services?		§376.511	When must Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) participants register for employment services?
	§9.513	Do contractors need to schedule and provide services for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) recipients?		§376.513	Do contractors need to schedule and provide services for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) recipients?
	§9.515	What are the requirements for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) recipients who are employed fewer than 30 hours per week?		§376.515	What are the requirements for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) recipients who are employed fewer than 30 hours per week?
	§9.517	Are there coordination requirements between employment services and Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) providers?		§376.517	Are there coordination requirements between employment services and Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) providers?
	§9.519	What procedures must a contractor follow when authorizing or denying an applicant benefits?		§376.519	What procedures must a contractor follow when authorizing or denying an applicant benefits?
F		English as a Second Language (ESL) Services	F		English as a Second Language (ESL) Services
	§9.601	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§376.601	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§9.602	Can English as a Second Language (ESL) be provided as a stand-alone service?		§376.602	Can English as a Second Language (ESL) be provided as a stand-alone service?
G		Other Employability Services	G		Other Employability Services
	§9.701	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§376.701	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§9.703	What other employability services may be provided under Refugee Social Services and Targeted Assistance grant-funded programs?		§376.703	What other employability services may be provided under Refugee Social Services and Targeted Assistance grant-funded programs?
	§9.705	What are outreach services?		§376.705	What are outreach services?
	§9.707	What are emergency services?		§376.707	What are emergency services?
	§9.709	What are health services?		§376.709	What are health services?
	§9.711	What are home management services?		§376.711	What are home management services?
	§9.713	When can child day care services be provided?		§376.713	When can child day care services be provided?
	§9.715	What standards must child day care meet?		§376.715	What standards must child day care meet?
	§9.717	When can transportation services be provided?		§376.717	When can transportation services be provided?
	§9.719	What are citizenship and naturalization services?		§376.719	What are citizenship and naturalization services?
	§9.721	Can immigration fee payments be made under Refugee Social Services (RSS) contracts?		§376.721	Can immigration fee payments be made under Refugee Social Services (RSS) contracts?
H		Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) Services	H		Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) Services
	§9.801	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§376.801	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§9.802	What is a Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG)?		§376.802	What is a Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG)?
	§9.803	Are Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) programs subject to the same regulations as other Refugee Social Services (RSS) programs?		§376.803	Are Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) programs subject to the same regulations as other Refugee Social Services (RSS) programs?
	§9.804	What services are allowable under Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) programs?		§376.804	What services are allowable under Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) programs?
	§9.805	Which refugee groups receive priority for services under Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) programs?		§376.805	Which refugee groups receive priority for services under Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) programs?
	§9.806	Can Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) and Refugee Social Services (RSS) assistance be provided to a refugee at the same time?		§376.806	Can Targeted Assistance Grant (TAG) and Refugee Social Services (RSS) assistance be provided to a refugee at the same time?
I		Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) Program	I		Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM) Program
	§9.901	What is the purpose of this subchapter?		§376.901	What is the purpose of this subchapter?
	§9.902	Who provides care and services for unaccompanied refugee minors (URM)?		§376.902	Who provides care and services for unaccompanied refugee minors (URM)?
	§9.903	What services are available to unaccompanied refugee minors?		§376.903	What services are available to unaccompanied refugee minors?
	§9.904	How long can an unaccompanied refugee minor (URM) receive services?		§376.904	How long can an unaccompanied refugee minor (URM) receive services?
	§9.905	How are services provided to unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) who move to or from another state?		§376.905	How are services provided to unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) who move to or from another state?
	§9.906	Are unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) eligible for adoption?		§376.906	Are unaccompanied refugee minors (URM) eligible for adoption?
	§9.907	How is adult legal responsibility for an unaccompanied refugee minor established?		§376.907	How is adult legal responsibility for an unaccompanied refugee minor established?

Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 10, Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth			Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 354, Medicaid Health Services
Subchapter	Section	Heading	Subchapter and Division		Section	Heading
A		Overview and Purpose	L			Medicaid for Transitioning Foster Care Youth
				1		Overview and Purpose
	§10.1	Purpose			§354.2451	Purpose
	§10.2	Program Administration			§354.2452	Program Administration
	§10.3	Legal Basis			§354.2453	Legal Basis
B		Eligibility Requirements		2		Eligibility Requirements
	§10.11	Eligible Group			§354.2461	Eligible Group
	§10.12	Age Requirement			§354.2462	Age Requirement
	§10.13	Citizenship Requirement			§354.2463	Citizenship Requirement
	§10.14	Resource Requirements			§354.2464	Resource Requirements
	§10.15	Income Eligibility			§354.2465	Income Eligibility
	§10.16	Residency Requirements			§354.2466	Residency Requirements
C		Certification and Coverage		3		Certification and Coverage
	§10.31	Initial Certification			§354.2481	Initial Certification
	§10.32	Medicaid Eligibility Dates			§354.2482	Medicaid Eligibility Dates
D		Appeals		4		Appeals
	§10.41	Right to Appeal			§354.2491	Right to Appeal

Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 11, Food Distribution and Processing			Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 377, Food Distribution and Processing
Subchapter	Section	Heading	Subchapter	Section	Heading
A		Food Distribution Program	A		Food Distribution Program
	§11.101	Definitions of Program Terms		§377.101	Definitions of Program Terms
	§11.102	Eligible Distributing and Subdistributing Agencies		§377.102	Eligible Distributing and Subdistributing Agencies
	§11.103	Eligibility Determination for Recipient Agencies and Recipients		§377.103	Eligibility Determination for Recipient Agencies and Recipients
	§11.104	Agreements and Contracts		§377.104	Agreements and Contracts
	§11.105	Contractor Sanctions, Termination, and Appeal Rights		§377.105	Contractor Sanctions, Termination, and Appeal Rights
	§11.106	Distribution and Control of Donated Foods		§377.106	Distribution and Control of Donated Foods
	§11.107	Warehousing and Distribution of Donated Foods		§377.107	Warehousing and Distribution of Donated Foods
	§11.108	Financial Management		§377.108	Financial Management
	§11.109	Recordkeeping		§377.109	Recordkeeping
	§11.110	Audits		§377.110	Audits
	§11.111	Reviews		§377.111	Reviews
	§11.112	Civil Rights		§377.112	Civil Rights
	§11.113	Requirement to Buy American Products		§377.113	Requirement to Buy American Products
	§11.114	State Processing of Donated Foods		§377.114	State Processing of Donated Foods
	§11.115	Nonprofit Summer Camps for Children		§377.115	Nonprofit Summer Camps for Children
	§11.116	Charitable Institutions		§377.116	Charitable Institutions
	§11.117	Nutrition Programs for the Elderly		§377.117	Nutrition Programs for the Elderly
	§11.118	Disaster Organizations		§377.118	Disaster Organizations
	§11.119	Special Food Assistance Programs		§377.119	Special Food Assistance Programs
	§11.120	School Food Authorities and Commodity Schools		§377.120	School Food Authorities and Commodity Schools
	§11.121	Nonresidential Child and Adult Care Institutions		§377.121	Nonresidential Child and Adult Care Institutions
	§11.122	Services Institutions		§377.122	Services Institutions
B		The Texas Commodity Assistance Program (TEXCAP)	B		The Texas Commodity Assistance Program (TEXCAP)
	§11.6001	Purpose		§377.6001	Purpose
	§11.6002	Eligibility Requirements		§377.6002	Eligibility Requirements
	§11.6003	Applicant Responsibilities		§377.6003	Applicant Responsibilities
	§11.6004	Applicant Rights		§377.6004	Applicant Rights
	§11.6005	Eligibility Guidelines		§377.6005	Eligibility Guidelines
	§11.6006	Commodity Distribution		§377.6006	Commodity Distribution
	§11.6007	Responsibilities of Contracted Agencies		§377.6007	Responsibilities of Contracted Agencies
	§11.6008	Corrective Action		§377.6008	Corrective Action
	§11.6009	Reimbursement		§377.6009	Reimbursement
	§11.6010	Selection of Contractors		§377.6010	Selection of Contractors
	§11.6011	Adverse Action, Appeal, and Complaint Procedures		§377.6011	Adverse Action, Appeal, and Complaint Procedures
C		Commodity Supplemental Food Program	C		Commodity Supplemental Food Program
	§11.7001	Purpose		§377.7001	Purpose
	§11.7002	Definitions and Terms		§377.7002	Definitions and Terms
	§11.7003	Selection of Local Agencies		§377.7003	Selection of Local Agencies
	§11.7004	Certification		§377.7004	Certification
	§11.7005	Nutrition Education		§377.7005	Nutrition Education
	§11.7006	Financial Management		§377.7006	Financial Management
	§11.7007	Administrative Costs		§377.7007	Administrative Costs
	§11.7008	Program Income		§377.7008	Program Income
	§11.7009	Responsibilities of Local Agencies		§377.7009	Responsibilities of Local Agencies
	§11.7010	Records and Reports		§377.7010	Records and Reports
	§11.7011	Procurement and Property Management		§377.7011	Procurement and Property Management
	§11.7012	Management Evaluations and Reviews		§377.7012	Management Evaluations and Reviews
	§11.7013	Audits		§377.7013	Audits
	§11.7014	Adverse Action, Appeal, and Fair Hearings		§377.7014	Adverse Action, Appeal, and Fair Hearings
	§11.7015	Nondiscrimination		§377.7015	Nondiscrimination

Current Rules from Title 40, Part 1 Texas Department of Human Services Chapter 12, Special Nutrition Programs				Transferred to Title 1, Part 15 Texas Health and Human Services Commission Chapter 378, Special Nutrition Programs
Subchapter and Division		Section	Heading	Subchapter and Division		Section	Heading
A			Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)	A			Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
	1		Overview and Purpose		1		Overview and Purpose
		§12.1	What is the purpose of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)?			§378.1	What is the purpose of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)?
		§12.2	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?			§378.2	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?
		§12.3	How is the CACFP authorized?			§378.3	How is the CACFP authorized?
		§12.4	How may DHS use the CACFP federal assistance?			§378.4	How may DHS use the CACFP federal assistance?
	2		Eligibility of Contractors and Facilities		2		Eligibility of Contractors and Facilities
		§12.11	What requirements must contractors and facilities meet in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP?			§378.11	What requirements must contractors and facilities meet in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.12	Must contractors and facilities be licensed or approved in order to participate in the CACFP?			§378.12	Must contractors and facilities be licensed or approved in order to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.13	Who is the licensing authority in Texas?			§378.13	Who is the licensing authority in Texas?
		§12.14	Are there any exceptions to the licensing requirements?			§378.14	Are there any exceptions to the licensing requirements?
		§12.15	When must a contractor submit copies of its license or registration?			§378.15	When must a contractor submit copies of its license or registration?
		§12.16	Must a contractor comply with training requirements in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP?			§378.16	Must a contractor comply with training requirements in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.17	Must a nonprofit contractor have tax-exempt status in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP?			§378.17	Must a nonprofit contractor have tax-exempt status in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.18	Must a proprietary for-profit organization or a sponsored for-profit facility meet specific eligibility requirements in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP?			§378.18	Must a proprietary for-profit organization or a sponsored for-profit facility meet specific eligibility requirements in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.19	Are there any exceptions to the eligibility requirements stated in 7 CFR §226.15 for a proprietary for-profit child care center or a for-profit sponsored child care facility?			§378.19	Are there any exceptions to the eligibility requirements stated in 7 CFR §226.15 for a proprietary for-profit child care center or a for-profit sponsored child care facility?
		§12.20	What is the Free/Reduced-Price Expanded Eligibility Pilot criterion?			§378.20	What is the Free/Reduced-Price Expanded Eligibility Pilot criterion?
		§12.21	Must a renewing contractor show compliance with the single audit requirements in 7 CFR Part 3052 in order to participate in the CACFP?			§378.21	Must a renewing contractor show compliance with the single audit requirements in 7 CFR Part 3052 in order to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.22	How does a contractor demonstrate compliance with the single audit requirements when applying to participate in the CACFP?			§378.22	How does a contractor demonstrate compliance with the single audit requirements when applying to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.23	Must child care facilities distribute information about other programs?			§378.23	Must child care facilities distribute information about other programs?
		§12.24	Are there any exceptions to the requirement regarding distribution of materials?			§378.24	Are there any exceptions to the requirement regarding distribution of materials?
		§12.25	Must an organization satisfy specific requirements in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP as a day care home sponsor?			§378.25	Must an organization satisfy specific requirements in order to be eligible to participate in the CACFP as a day care home sponsor?
		§12.26	Where must a contractor obtain a performance bond?			§378.26	Where must a contractor obtain a performance bond?
		§12.27	How often must an organization submit a performance bond?			§378.27	How often must an organization submit a performance bond?
		§12.28	Must the dollar amount of the performance bond be adjusted?			§378.28	Must the dollar amount of the performance bond be adjusted?
		§12.29	What happens if an organization has fewer than three years of administrative and financial history?			§378.29	What happens if an organization has fewer than three years of administrative and financial history?
		§12.30	When must a representative of the organization make records available at the primary physical location?			§378.30	When must a representative of the organization make records available at the primary physical location?
		§12.31	When must a representative of the organization be available at the primary physical location?			§378.31	When must a representative of the organization be available at the primary physical location?
		§12.32	How must a contractor make itself available to DHS and providers?			§378.32	How must a contractor make itself available to DHS and providers?
		§12.33	What must happen if a contractor's primary physical location changes?			§378.33	What must happen if a contractor's primary physical location changes?
		§12.34	How do contractors and facilities qualify to participate in the CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program?			§378.34	How do contractors and facilities qualify to participate in the CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program?
		§12.35	Are supervised athletic activities ever allowed in the CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program?			§378.35	Are supervised athletic activities ever allowed in the CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program?
		§12.36	What information must contractors that operate or sponsor the participation of one or more emergency shelters provide to demonstrate that they qualify to participate in the CACFP as an emergency shelter?			§378.36	What information must contractors that operate or sponsor the participation of one or more emergency shelters provide to demonstrate that they qualify to participate in the CACFP as an emergency shelter?
		§12.37	Are there any conditions that would make a contractor ineligible to participate in the CACFP?			§378.37	Are there any conditions that would make a contractor ineligible to participate in the CACFP?
	3		Contractor Application Process		3		Contractor Application Process
		§12.61	Must a contractor submit an application to participate in the CACFP?			§378.61	Must a contractor submit an application to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.62	What must a contractor do if the information on its application changes from what was originally submitted?			§378.62	What must a contractor do if the information on its application changes from what was originally submitted?
		§12.63	What criteria does DHS use to approve or deny applications for participation?			§378.63	What criteria does DHS use to approve or deny applications for participation?
		§12.64	Because of its status as a nonprofit, is there any information a sponsor is required to include in its application to meet Internal Revenue Service requirements?			§378.64	Because of its status as a nonprofit, is there any information a sponsor is required to include in its application to meet Internal Revenue Service requirements?
		§12.65	What information must a contractor submit in its program application?			§378.65	What information must a contractor submit in its program application?
		§12.66	Does DHS conduct pre-approval visits to child care contractors applying to participate in the CACFP?			§378.66	Does DHS conduct pre-approval visits to child care contractors applying to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.67	What happens if a contractor's application is incomplete?			§378.67	What happens if a contractor's application is incomplete?
		§12.68	Can a contractor reapply if its application is denied?			§378.68	Can a contractor reapply if its application is denied?
	4		Agreements		4		Agreements
		§12.81	Is a contractor required to enter into an agreement with DHS in order to participate in the CACFP?			§378.81	Is a contractor required to enter into an agreement with DHS in order to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.82	What is the nature of this agreement?			§378.82	What is the nature of this agreement?
		§12.83	Is a facility required to enter into an agreement with a sponsoring organization to participate in the CACFP?			§378.83	Is a facility required to enter into an agreement with a sponsoring organization to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.84	Is this also a legally binding document that specifies the rights and responsibilities of both the sponsor and facility?			§378.84	Is this also a legally binding document that specifies the rights and responsibilities of both the sponsor and facility?
		§12.85	Must a contractor that purchases meals from a food service management company (FSMC) or school food authority (SFA) enter into a contract with that entity?			§378.85	Must a contractor that purchases meals from a food service management company (FSMC) or school food authority (SFA) enter into a contract with that entity?
		§12.86	What is the term of this agreement?			§378.86	What is the term of this agreement?
		§12.87	How may this agreement be extended?			§378.87	How may this agreement be extended?
		§12.88	Can an extension last more than 12 months?			§378.88	Can an extension last more than 12 months?
		§12.89	What information must a contractor include in its agreement?			§378.89	What information must a contractor include in its agreement?
		§12.90	What happens if an FSMC does not provide a contractor with monthly billing records by the specified date?			§378.90	What happens if an FSMC does not provide a contractor with monthly billing records by the specified date?
		§12.91	Can an organization have more than one agreement with DHS to participate as a CACFP day care home contractor, child care center contractor, or adult day care center contractor?			§378.91	Can an organization have more than one agreement with DHS to participate as a CACFP day care home contractor, child care center contractor, or adult day care center contractor?
		§12.92	What if the organization is legally distinct from a current CACFP contractor?			§378.92	What if the organization is legally distinct from a current CACFP contractor?
	5		Contractor Standards and Responsibilities		5		Contractor Standards and Responsibilities
		§12.111	Must a contractor follow specific procurement guidelines to obtain food, supplies, and other goods and services for the CACFP?			§378.111	Must a contractor follow specific procurement guidelines to obtain food, supplies, and other goods and services for the CACFP?
		§12.112	How must a contractor obtain the title to, use, and dispose of equipment used in the operation of the CACFP?			§378.112	How must a contractor obtain the title to, use, and dispose of equipment used in the operation of the CACFP?
		§12.113	Under what standards must a child care or adult day care center contractor determine a participant's eligibility for free and reduced-price meals?			§378.113	Under what standards must a child care or adult day care center contractor determine a participant's eligibility for free and reduced-price meals?
		§12.114	How must DHS and child care or adult day care center contractors verify the eligibility of program participants for free and reduced-price meals?			§378.114	How must DHS and child care or adult day care center contractors verify the eligibility of program participants for free and reduced-price meals?
		§12.115	Are there any restrictions on the type of meals that an adult day care center contractor can claim for reimbursement?			§378.115	Are there any restrictions on the type of meals that an adult day care center contractor can claim for reimbursement?
		§12.116	Can a contractor consider individuals who live in residential institutions and attend the adult day care center during the day as "enrolled" on the center's claim forms?			§378.116	Can a contractor consider individuals who live in residential institutions and attend the adult day care center during the day as "enrolled" on the center's claim forms?
		§12.117	Is a contractor who is approved to operate the CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program required to provide snacks free of charge to its participants?			§378.117	Is a contractor who is approved to operate the CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program required to provide snacks free of charge to its participants?
		§12.118	Will contractors be discriminated against in the CACFP?			§378.118	Will contractors be discriminated against in the CACFP?
		§12.119	Is a contractor required to prevent discrimination against participants in its CACFP operations?			§378.119	Is a contractor required to prevent discrimination against participants in its CACFP operations?
		§12.120	Are contractors and facilities required to ensure that health, safety, and sanitation standards are enforced?			§378.120	Are contractors and facilities required to ensure that health, safety, and sanitation standards are enforced?
		§12.121	Must a contractor provide training and technical assistance to its center or sponsored facility staff?			§378.121	Must a contractor provide training and technical assistance to its center or sponsored facility staff?
		§12.122	Can a contractor implement a change to its approved management plan before DHS approves the change?			§378.122	Can a contractor implement a change to its approved management plan before DHS approves the change?
	6		Budgets		6		Budgets
		§12.141	How must a contractor submit an administrative budget for DHS approval?			§378.141	How must a contractor submit an administrative budget for DHS approval?
		§12.142	What information must a day care home sponsor include when submitting its budget?			§378.142	What information must a day care home sponsor include when submitting its budget?
		§12.143	What are the program functions that should be included in a budget?			§378.143	What are the program functions that should be included in a budget?
		§12.144	What should the contractor do if the required program functions are provided at no cost to the program?			§378.144	What should the contractor do if the required program functions are provided at no cost to the program?
		§12.145	How must a contractor manage payment of costs that are not allowable uses of program funds?			§378.145	How must a contractor manage payment of costs that are not allowable uses of program funds?
		§12.146	How does DHS handle adjustments to the budget?			§378.146	How does DHS handle adjustments to the budget?
		§12.147	When must a contractor submit its budget to DHS?			§378.147	When must a contractor submit its budget to DHS?
		§12.148	Will DHS approve a budget adjustment retroactively?			§378.148	Will DHS approve a budget adjustment retroactively?
		§12.149	What happens if a day care home sponsor operates at a deficit?			§378.149	What happens if a day care home sponsor operates at a deficit?
		§12.150	What happens if a day care home sponsor exceeds the allowable amounts calculated under 7 CFR §226.12?			§378.150	What happens if a day care home sponsor exceeds the allowable amounts calculated under 7 CFR §226.12?
		§12.151	How must a contractor report donations on its budget?			§378.151	How must a contractor report donations on its budget?
		§12.152	How does DHS determine the limits of a day care home sponsor's budget?			§378.152	How does DHS determine the limits of a day care home sponsor's budget?
		§12.153	What part of the budget can DHS limit?			§378.153	What part of the budget can DHS limit?
		§12.154	What budget information must a contractor provide when it applies for start-up or expansion funds?			§378.154	What budget information must a contractor provide when it applies for start-up or expansion funds?
	7		Financial Management		7		Financial Management
		§12.161	Is a contractor required to implement a particular financial management system?			§378.161	Is a contractor required to implement a particular financial management system?
		§12.162	Must a contractor maintain financial management system records related to its participation in the CACFP?			§378.162	Must a contractor maintain financial management system records related to its participation in the CACFP?
		§12.163	Is a Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) center that participates in the CACFP required to report any reimbursement it receives while taking part in the CACFP?			§378.163	Is a Day Activity and Health Services (DAHS) center that participates in the CACFP required to report any reimbursement it receives while taking part in the CACFP?
		§12.164	Can a contractor use CACFP funds to assist eligible unlicensed or unregistered potential day care homes to become licensed or registered?			§378.164	Can a contractor use CACFP funds to assist eligible unlicensed or unregistered potential day care homes to become licensed or registered?
		§12.165	Can a contractor use CACFP funds to assist potential day care homes to become licensed or registered if those providers have previously received CACFP funds?			§378.165	Can a contractor use CACFP funds to assist potential day care homes to become licensed or registered if those providers have previously received CACFP funds?
	8		Reporting and Record Retention		8		Reporting and Record Retention
		§12.171	How must a contractor submit reports to DHS?			§378.171	How must a contractor submit reports to DHS?
		§12.172	What information must a contractor keep to support reports submitted to DHS?			§378.172	What information must a contractor keep to support reports submitted to DHS?
		§12.173	How long must a contractor maintain records and documents pertaining to the CACFP?			§378.173	How long must a contractor maintain records and documents pertaining to the CACFP?
		§12.174	How long must a contractor maintain program-related documentation if litigation, claims, audits, or investigations involving these records occur before the end of three years and 90 days?			§378.174	How long must a contractor maintain program-related documentation if litigation, claims, audits, or investigations involving these records occur before the end of three years and 90 days?
		§12.175	When is litigation, a claim, an audit, or an investigation finding resolved?			§378.175	When is litigation, a claim, an audit, or an investigation finding resolved?
		§12.176	Must a contractor provide access to its facilities and records?			§378.176	Must a contractor provide access to its facilities and records?
		§12.177	How must a sponsoring organization with more than one approved facility maintain records?			§378.177	How must a sponsoring organization with more than one approved facility maintain records?
		§12.178	Can a sponsoring organization maintain CACFP records with other program records?			§378.178	Can a sponsoring organization maintain CACFP records with other program records?
		§12.179	Must a sponsoring organization ensure that facilities maintain certain records daily?			§378.179	Must a sponsoring organization ensure that facilities maintain certain records daily?
		§12.180	What forms must a contractor use to administer the CACFP?			§378.180	What forms must a contractor use to administer the CACFP?
		§12.181	What is the authority for maintaining and submitting records?			§378.181	What is the authority for maintaining and submitting records?
		§12.182	What management information must a day care home sponsor submit each month?			§378.182	What management information must a day care home sponsor submit each month?
		§12.183	In what form must this information be submitted?			§378.183	In what form must this information be submitted?
	9		Meal Requirements		9		Meal Requirements
		§12.191	Must a contractor ensure that all meals served and claimed for reimbursement satisfy the CACFP program requirements?			§378.191	Must a contractor ensure that all meals served and claimed for reimbursement satisfy the CACFP program requirements?
		§12.192	How much time can elapse between meals?			§378.192	How much time can elapse between meals?
		§12.193	How long can individual meal times last?			§378.193	How long can individual meal times last?
		§12.194	Are there any exceptions?			§378.194	Are there any exceptions?
		§12.195	Can a day care home sponsor require the use of pre-planned pre-printed menus?			§378.195	Can a day care home sponsor require the use of pre-planned pre-printed menus?
		§12.196	Can a day care home sponsor provide pre-planned pre-printed menus as a training tool only?			§378.196	Can a day care home sponsor provide pre-planned pre-printed menus as a training tool only?
		§12.197	Can a day care home use pre-planned menus?			§378.197	Can a day care home use pre-planned menus?
		§12.198	Can a contractor claim reimbursement for meals served to eligible program participants during field trips?			§378.198	Can a contractor claim reimbursement for meals served to eligible program participants during field trips?
	10		Day Care Homes		10		Day Care Homes
		§12.211	What materials must a day home sponsor submit in order for a day care home to be approved to participate in the CACFP?			§378.211	What materials must a day home sponsor submit in order for a day care home to be approved to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.212	Is there a time frame by which a day home sponsor must submit application materials in order for a day care home to be approved to participate in the CACFP in a given month?			§378.212	Is there a time frame by which a day home sponsor must submit application materials in order for a day care home to be approved to participate in the CACFP in a given month?
		§12.213	What constitutes a complete and correct Day Care Home Application?			§378.213	What constitutes a complete and correct Day Care Home Application?
		§12.214	Is there any information on the Day Care Home Application that DHS can complete or correct on behalf of the provider?			§378.214	Is there any information on the Day Care Home Application that DHS can complete or correct on behalf of the provider?
		§12.215	What constitutes a complete and correct Agreement Between Sponsor and Day Care Home Provider?			§378.215	What constitutes a complete and correct Agreement Between Sponsor and Day Care Home Provider?
		§12.216	Is there any information on the Agreement Between Sponsor and Day Care Home Provider that DHS can complete or correct on behalf of the provider?			§378.216	Is there any information on the Agreement Between Sponsor and Day Care Home Provider that DHS can complete or correct on behalf of the provider?
		§12.217	How does DHS determine the date a day care home can participate in the CACFP?			§378.217	How does DHS determine the date a day care home can participate in the CACFP?
		§12.218	Which days of the week does DHS approve as meal service days for day care homes?			§378.218	Which days of the week does DHS approve as meal service days for day care homes?
		§12.219	Can a day care home that is currently participating in the CACFP under one sponsor sign an agreement to participate with a different sponsor?			§378.219	Can a day care home that is currently participating in the CACFP under one sponsor sign an agreement to participate with a different sponsor?
		§12.220	Can a day care home change sponsors more than once during the program year?			§378.220	Can a day care home change sponsors more than once during the program year?
		§12.221	What is good cause for transferring?			§378.221	What is good cause for transferring?
		§12.222	Can a day care home participate with more than one sponsor in the same month?			§378.222	Can a day care home participate with more than one sponsor in the same month?
		§12.223	Can a day care home provider that participates in the CACFP actively take part in any sponsor's day-to-day operations, either full- or part-time?			§378.223	Can a day care home provider that participates in the CACFP actively take part in any sponsor's day-to-day operations, either full- or part-time?
		§12.224	Can a day care home provider be a board member of a sponsoring organization?			§378.224	Can a day care home provider be a board member of a sponsoring organization?
		§12.225	Can a day care home provider that has been found guilty of committing fraud in the CACFP still participate in the CACFP?			§378.225	Can a day care home provider that has been found guilty of committing fraud in the CACFP still participate in the CACFP?
		§12.226	Is a day care home required to attend program-related training to qualify to participate in the CACFP?			§378.226	Is a day care home required to attend program-related training to qualify to participate in the CACFP?
		§12.227	Does DHS limit the number of day care homes that a new contractor may sponsor?			§378.227	Does DHS limit the number of day care homes that a new contractor may sponsor?
		§12.228	If DHS limits the number of day care homes that a newly approved contractor can sponsor, how can the contractor gain additional homes?			§378.228	If DHS limits the number of day care homes that a newly approved contractor can sponsor, how can the contractor gain additional homes?
		§12.229	Does DHS limit the number of day care homes that a contractor currently participating in the CACFP may sponsor?			§378.229	Does DHS limit the number of day care homes that a contractor currently participating in the CACFP may sponsor?
		§12.230	Does DHS approve additional day care homes for contractors already participating in the CACFP?			§378.230	Does DHS approve additional day care homes for contractors already participating in the CACFP?
		§12.231	How does DHS notify a contractor that its total number of day care homes has been limited?			§378.231	How does DHS notify a contractor that its total number of day care homes has been limited?
		§12.232	On what does DHS base its adjustment?			§378.232	On what does DHS base its adjustment?
		§12.233	In addition to the provisions of 7 CFR §226.13 and §226.18, what other guidelines must a contractor that sponsors day care homes follow?			§378.233	In addition to the provisions of 7 CFR §226.13 and §226.18, what other guidelines must a contractor that sponsors day care homes follow?
	11		Start-Up and Expansion Payments		11		Start-Up and Expansion Payments
		§12.261	What are start-up and expansion payments?			§378.261	What are start-up and expansion payments?
		§12.262	Which contractors are eligible to request start-up and expansion payments?			§378.262	Which contractors are eligible to request start-up and expansion payments?
		§12.263	How does a contractor apply to receive start-up and expansion payments?			§378.263	How does a contractor apply to receive start-up and expansion payments?
		§12.264	How does DHS issue start-up payments to contractors that sponsor or want to sponsor day care homes?			§378.264	How does DHS issue start-up payments to contractors that sponsor or want to sponsor day care homes?
		§12.265	How does DHS issue expansion payments to day care home sponsors?			§378.265	How does DHS issue expansion payments to day care home sponsors?
		§12.266	How does DHS determine the amount of expansion payments issued to a day care home sponsor?			§378.266	How does DHS determine the amount of expansion payments issued to a day care home sponsor?
		§12.267	How must a day care home sponsor use expansion payments?			§378.267	How must a day care home sponsor use expansion payments?
		§12.268	How must a day care home sponsor use start-up payments?			§378.268	How must a day care home sponsor use start-up payments?
		§12.269	Can start-up or expansion payments awarded to day care home sponsors be used to recruit day care homes that are already participating with another DHS-approved sponsoring organization?			§378.269	Can start-up or expansion payments awarded to day care home sponsors be used to recruit day care homes that are already participating with another DHS-approved sponsoring organization?
	12		Advance Payments		12		Advance Payments
		§12.281	Does DHS issue and monitor advance payments to contractors according to a specific procedure?			§378.281	Does DHS issue and monitor advance payments to contractors according to a specific procedure?
		§12.282	How must a contractor account for advance funds?			§378.282	How must a contractor account for advance funds?
		§12.283	How does DHS issue advance payments to a contractor that has a claim history?			§378.283	How does DHS issue advance payments to a contractor that has a claim history?
		§12.284	How does DHS issue advance payments to a contractor that does not have a claim history?			§378.284	How does DHS issue advance payments to a contractor that does not have a claim history?
		§12.285	How does DHS estimate advance payment amounts?			§378.285	How does DHS estimate advance payment amounts?
		§12.286	Does DHS issue retroactive advances?			§378.286	Does DHS issue retroactive advances?
		§12.287	What happens if USDA does not provide sufficient funds for DHS to pay both advance payments and claims for reimbursement in full?			§378.287	What happens if USDA does not provide sufficient funds for DHS to pay both advance payments and claims for reimbursement in full?
		§12.288	How does DHS recoup advance payments?			§378.288	How does DHS recoup advance payments?
		§12.289	What happens if the advance payment exceeds the reimbursement earned in the month for which the advance is issued?			§378.289	What happens if the advance payment exceeds the reimbursement earned in the month for which the advance is issued?
		§12.290	What happens if a contractor who sponsors day care homes does not comply with program requirements?			§378.290	What happens if a contractor who sponsors day care homes does not comply with program requirements?
	13		Commodities and Cash-in-Lieu Assistance		13		Commodities and Cash-in-Lieu Assistance
		§12.311	Does DHS provide commodity assistance to contractors?			§378.311	Does DHS provide commodity assistance to contractors?
		§12.312	How does DHS determine whether to issue commodities or cash-in-lieu of commodities?			§378.312	How does DHS determine whether to issue commodities or cash-in-lieu of commodities?
		§12.313	If a day care home sponsor chooses to distribute bonus commodities to its day care homes, how does it determine the number of commodities to distribute to each day care home?			§378.313	If a day care home sponsor chooses to distribute bonus commodities to its day care homes, how does it determine the number of commodities to distribute to each day care home?
		§12.314	Who covers the costs of distributing bonus commodities?			§378.314	Who covers the costs of distributing bonus commodities?
		§12.315	Can a sponsoring organization include administrative costs associated with the distribution of bonus commodities in its CACFP costs?			§378.315	Can a sponsoring organization include administrative costs associated with the distribution of bonus commodities in its CACFP costs?
		§12.316	What does DHS require of a day care home sponsoring organization before that organization can submit charges to its day care homes?			§378.316	What does DHS require of a day care home sponsoring organization before that organization can submit charges to its day care homes?
		§12.317	Are facilities or centers required to receive bonus commodities?			§378.317	Are facilities or centers required to receive bonus commodities?
	14		Reimbursement				Reimbursement
		§12.331	Under what authority does DHS reimburse a contractor for its participation in the CACFP?			§378.331	Under what authority does DHS reimburse a contractor for its participation in the CACFP?
		§12.332	Under what authority must contractors reimburse facilities?			§378.332	Under what authority must contractors reimburse facilities?
		§12.333	How does DHS assign reimbursement rates for contractors?			§378.333	How does DHS assign reimbursement rates for contractors?
		§12.334	What options does DHS use to reimburse contractors?			§378.334	What options does DHS use to reimburse contractors?
		§12.335	How does DHS compute reimbursement for approved child care centers, outside-school-hours care centers, adult day care centers, and day care homes?			§378.335	How does DHS compute reimbursement for approved child care centers, outside-school-hours care centers, adult day care centers, and day care homes?
		§12.336	What are Title III benefits?			§378.336	What are Title III benefits?
		§12.337	Can independent adult day care centers and contractors that sponsor adult day care centers claim reimbursement for meals supported by Title III of the Older Americans Act?			§378.337	Can independent adult day care centers and contractors that sponsor adult day care centers claim reimbursement for meals supported by Title III of the Older Americans Act?
		§12.338	If a contractor uses a food service management company to prepare the meals served at the adult day care center, who is responsible for ensuring that neither Title III funds nor commodities were used in the meals?			§378.338	If a contractor uses a food service management company to prepare the meals served at the adult day care center, who is responsible for ensuring that neither Title III funds nor commodities were used in the meals?
		§12.339	How many snacks can a CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program contractor claim for reimbursement?			§378.339	How many snacks can a CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program contractor claim for reimbursement?
		§12.340	What are the requirements for submitting a claim for reimbursement for a snack?			§378.340	What are the requirements for submitting a claim for reimbursement for a snack?
		§12.341	What rate does DHS use to reimburse contractors who operate the CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program?			§378.341	What rate does DHS use to reimburse contractors who operate the CACFP At Risk Afterschool Snack program?
		§12.342	Can a contractor be reimbursed for after school snacks served to participants in an approved At Risk Afterschool program in addition to the meals provided in traditional child care?			§378.342	Can a contractor be reimbursed for after school snacks served to participants in an approved At Risk Afterschool program in addition to the meals provided in traditional child care?
		§12.343	What is the maximum number of reimbursable meals under the CACFP?			§378.343	What is the maximum number of reimbursable meals under the CACFP?
		§12.344	Are there any exceptions?			§378.344	Are there any exceptions?
		§12.345	How many meals can a contractor that sponsors or operates emergency shelters for homeless children include in a claim for reimbursement?			§378.345	How many meals can a contractor that sponsors or operates emergency shelters for homeless children include in a claim for reimbursement?
		§12.346	Are there any meals for which emergency shelters for homeless children contractors cannot claim reimbursement?			§378.346	Are there any meals for which emergency shelters for homeless children contractors cannot claim reimbursement?
		§12.347	Must a contractor claim reimbursement within a specific time period?			§378.347	Must a contractor claim reimbursement within a specific time period?
		§12.348	Who is responsible for the accuracy of the information submitted on the contractor's claim for reimbursement?			§378.348	Who is responsible for the accuracy of the information submitted on the contractor's claim for reimbursement?
		§12.349	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?			§378.349	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?
		§12.350	How does DHS process a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?			§378.350	How does DHS process a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?
		§12.351	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.351	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.352	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the contractor's control existed?			§378.352	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the contractor's control existed?
		§12.353	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?			§378.353	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?
		§12.354	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.354	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.355	Does a contractor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?			§378.355	Does a contractor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?
		§12.356	If a contractor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a contractor still be reimbursed for that claim?			§378.356	If a contractor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a contractor still be reimbursed for that claim?
		§12.357	What guidelines must a contractor use when serving second meals?			§378.357	What guidelines must a contractor use when serving second meals?
		§12.358	How must a contractor claim reimbursement for second meals?			§378.358	How must a contractor claim reimbursement for second meals?
		§12.359	Can a contractor that serves meals family style claim reimbursement for second meals?			§378.359	Can a contractor that serves meals family style claim reimbursement for second meals?
		§12.360	Can a day care home claim CACFP reimbursement for meals served to another day care home provider's own children when both providers participate in the CACFP?			§378.360	Can a day care home claim CACFP reimbursement for meals served to another day care home provider's own children when both providers participate in the CACFP?
		§12.361	Can the day care home provider’s own child be considered a nonresidential child for the purpose of claiming reimbursement for a meal service at the day care home of another provider?			§378.361	Can the day care home provider’s own child be considered a nonresidential child for the purpose of claiming reimbursement for a meal service at the day care home of another provider?
		§12.362	What age group of children must an emergency shelter or homeless site serve in order to be eligible to participate as a contractor in the CACFP?			§378.362	What age group of children must an emergency shelter or homeless site serve in order to be eligible to participate as a contractor in the CACFP?
		§12.363	Are there any exceptions?			§378.363	Are there any exceptions?
	15		Overpayments		15		Overpayments
		§12.381	How does DHS manage overpayment of claims for reimbursement, advance payments, start-up, and expansion fund payments?			§378.381	How does DHS manage overpayment of claims for reimbursement, advance payments, start-up, and expansion fund payments?
		§12.382	What happens to program funds that a day care home sponsor recovers from a day care home?			§378.382	What happens to program funds that a day care home sponsor recovers from a day care home?
		§12.383	Can a day care home sponsor use CACFP funds to recruit day care homes?			§378.383	Can a day care home sponsor use CACFP funds to recruit day care homes?
	16		Program Reviews, Monitoring, and Management Evaluations		16		Program Reviews, Monitoring, and Management Evaluations
		§12.391	Is a contractor required to monitor its own program operations?			§378.391	Is a contractor required to monitor its own program operations?
		§12.392	Does DHS conduct periodic visits to CACFP contractors?			§378.392	Does DHS conduct periodic visits to CACFP contractors?
		§12.393	How does DHS determine which contractors to visit?			§378.393	How does DHS determine which contractors to visit?
		§12.394	Does DHS require sponsors of day care homes to verify participation of the children in their day care homes?			§378.394	Does DHS require sponsors of day care homes to verify participation of the children in their day care homes?
		§12.395	How must a day care home sponsor verify the participation of the children claimed?			§378.395	How must a day care home sponsor verify the participation of the children claimed?
		§12.396	How must a day care home sponsor verify a child's enrollment in a day care home?			§378.396	How must a day care home sponsor verify a child's enrollment in a day care home?
		§12.397	Can a contractor verify the participation of children in day care homes even if the day care home is neither randomly selected for verification by DHS nor requires additional verification of participation after being randomly selected by DHS?			§378.397	Can a contractor verify the participation of children in day care homes even if the day care home is neither randomly selected for verification by DHS nor requires additional verification of participation after being randomly selected by DHS?
		§12.398	How does a day care home sponsor conduct reviews of day care homes?			§378.398	How does a day care home sponsor conduct reviews of day care homes?
		§12.399	How does a center sponsor conduct reviews of its sponsored facilities?			§378.399	How does a center sponsor conduct reviews of its sponsored facilities?
		§12.400	What type of monitoring reviews must a day care home sponsor conduct?			§378.400	What type of monitoring reviews must a day care home sponsor conduct?
		§12.401	Must the day care home sponsor observe a meal service during each monitoring review?			§378.401	Must the day care home sponsor observe a meal service during each monitoring review?
		§12.402	What happens if the day care home sponsor cannot confirm program participation?			§378.402	What happens if the day care home sponsor cannot confirm program participation?
		§12.403	When must a day care home sponsor conduct monitoring reviews of day care homes that participate on weekends?			§378.403	When must a day care home sponsor conduct monitoring reviews of day care homes that participate on weekends?
		§12.404	How does a contractor that sponsors the participation of child and adult care centers conduct monitoring reviews of its sponsored facilities?			§378.404	How does a contractor that sponsors the participation of child and adult care centers conduct monitoring reviews of its sponsored facilities?
		§12.405	Is a contractor that uses a food service management company (FSMC) contract required to monitor contracts with the FSMC?			§378.405	Is a contractor that uses a food service management company (FSMC) contract required to monitor contracts with the FSMC?
		§12.406	What happens if the health and well being of a program participant is at risk because of program deficiencies identified during an FSMC review?			§378.406	What happens if the health and well being of a program participant is at risk because of program deficiencies identified during an FSMC review?
	17		Audits		17		Audits
		§12.421	Are contractors and sponsored facilities that participate in the CACFP subject to audit?			§378.421	Are contractors and sponsored facilities that participate in the CACFP subject to audit?
		§12.422	Are certain contractors exempt from the single audit requirements?			§378.422	Are certain contractors exempt from the single audit requirements?
		§12.423	When is an audit considered acceptable?			§378.423	When is an audit considered acceptable?
		§12.424	How is a contractor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?			§378.424	How is a contractor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?
		§12.425	Does DHS reimburse a contractor for the cost of obtaining a single audit?			§378.425	Does DHS reimburse a contractor for the cost of obtaining a single audit?
	18		Sanctions, Penalties, and Fiscal Action		18		Sanctions, Penalties, and Fiscal Action
		§12.441	Does DHS investigate and resolve program deficiencies, program irregularities, and evidence of violations of criminal law or civil fraud statutes?			§378.441	Does DHS investigate and resolve program deficiencies, program irregularities, and evidence of violations of criminal law or civil fraud statutes?
		§12.442	What does DHS do if a contractor fails to comply with the CACFP requirements in 7 CFR Part 226 and this subchapter?			§378.442	What does DHS do if a contractor fails to comply with the CACFP requirements in 7 CFR Part 226 and this subchapter?
		§12.443	What does DHS do if DHS learns that a contractor has submitted false information on its program application?			§378.443	What does DHS do if DHS learns that a contractor has submitted false information on its program application?
		§12.444	What happens to eligible day care home providers or centers when their sponsoring organization is disqualified?			§378.444	What happens to eligible day care home providers or centers when their sponsoring organization is disqualified?
		§12.445	What happens if a contractor fails to attend mandatory DHS training?			§378.445	What happens if a contractor fails to attend mandatory DHS training?
		§12.446	What happens if a day care home sponsor fails to properly monitor or train providers when program violations related to monitoring or training of providers identified during an administrative review exceed a tolerance level of one provider or 10% of the providers sampled, whichever amount is greater?			§378.446	What happens if a day care home sponsor fails to properly monitor or train providers when program violations related to monitoring or training of providers identified during an administrative review exceed a tolerance level of one provider or 10% of the providers sampled, whichever amount is greater?
		§12.447	What happens if DHS determines during the follow-up review that the day care home sponsor has not corrected all program noncompliances identified in the initial review?			§378.447	What happens if DHS determines during the follow-up review that the day care home sponsor has not corrected all program noncompliances identified in the initial review?
		§12.448	What happens after the second follow-up review if the day care home sponsor fails to demonstrate that all serious deficiencies identified by DHS have been or will be corrected?			§378.448	What happens after the second follow-up review if the day care home sponsor fails to demonstrate that all serious deficiencies identified by DHS have been or will be corrected?
		§12.449	What happens if a day care home sponsor fails to ensure that a claim is submitted only for eligible meals served to eligible children?			§378.449	What happens if a day care home sponsor fails to ensure that a claim is submitted only for eligible meals served to eligible children?
		§12.450	What happens if DHS determines during the test month of the initial review that 10% or more of the meals sampled and claimed for reimbursement fail to meet program requirements?			§378.450	What happens if DHS determines during the test month of the initial review that 10% or more of the meals sampled and claimed for reimbursement fail to meet program requirements?
		§12.451	What happens if DHS determines during the follow-up review that 10% or more of the meals sampled and claimed for reimbursement for the test month fail to meet program requirements?			§378.451	What happens if DHS determines during the follow-up review that 10% or more of the meals sampled and claimed for reimbursement for the test month fail to meet program requirements?
		§12.452	What happens even if less than 10% of all meals claimed for the test month of the follow-up are ineligible?			§378.452	What happens even if less than 10% of all meals claimed for the test month of the follow-up are ineligible?
		§12.453	What happens during the second follow-up review if the day care home sponsor fails to demonstrate that all serious deficiencies identified by DHS have been or will be corrected?			§378.453	What happens during the second follow-up review if the day care home sponsor fails to demonstrate that all serious deficiencies identified by DHS have been or will be corrected?
		§12.454	What happens if a day care home sponsor fails to disburse program funds to providers according to program requirements when program violations related to the disbursement of program funds to providers identified during an administrative review exceed a tolerance level of one provider or 10% of the providers sampled, whichever amount is greater?			§378.454	What happens if a day care home sponsor fails to disburse program funds to providers according to program requirements when program violations related to the disbursement of program funds to providers identified during an administrative review exceed a tolerance level of one provider or 10% of the providers sampled, whichever amount is greater?
		§12.455	What happens if DHS determines during the follow-up review that the day care home sponsor has not corrected all instances of program noncompliance identified in the initial review?			§378.455	What happens if DHS determines during the follow-up review that the day care home sponsor has not corrected all instances of program noncompliance identified in the initial review?
		§12.456	What happens after the second follow-up review if the day care home sponsor fails to demonstrate that all serious deficiencies identified by DHS have been or will be corrected?			§378.456	What happens after the second follow-up review if the day care home sponsor fails to demonstrate that all serious deficiencies identified by DHS have been or will be corrected?
		§12.457	What happens if, during a review or an audit, DHS cites a day care home sponsor for deficiencies in administrative or financial capabilities because the sponsor has too many day care homes?			§378.457	What happens if, during a review or an audit, DHS cites a day care home sponsor for deficiencies in administrative or financial capabilities because the sponsor has too many day care homes?
		§12.458	Can a day care home sponsor that is deficient in program operations add day care homes?			§378.458	Can a day care home sponsor that is deficient in program operations add day care homes?
		§12.459	What does DHS do if a contractor that is subject to the single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?			§378.459	What does DHS do if a contractor that is subject to the single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?
		§12.460	What does DHS do if a contractor fails to accomplish the required corrective action and permanently correct the serious deficiency regarding its single audit?			§378.460	What does DHS do if a contractor fails to accomplish the required corrective action and permanently correct the serious deficiency regarding its single audit?
		§12.461	Can a contractor appeal this action?			§378.461	Can a contractor appeal this action?
		§12.462	If a contractor subject to the single audit requirements fails to obtain and submit an acceptable audit by the specified due date and DHS either conducts the audit or arranges for an audit to be conducted by a third party, who must pay for the audit?			§378.462	If a contractor subject to the single audit requirements fails to obtain and submit an acceptable audit by the specified due date and DHS either conducts the audit or arranges for an audit to be conducted by a third party, who must pay for the audit?
		§12.463	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a contractor must submit an audit?			§378.463	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a contractor must submit an audit?
		§12.464	How must a contractor request an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.464	How must a contractor request an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.465	Is DHS required to grant a contractor an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.465	Is DHS required to grant a contractor an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.466	How is a new audit due date determined?			§378.466	How is a new audit due date determined?
		§12.467	How is the contractor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?			§378.467	How is the contractor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?
		§12.468	Can a contractor request more than one extension?			§378.468	Can a contractor request more than one extension?
		§12.469	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?			§378.469	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?
		§12.470	Must a contractor repay any overpayments identified through an audit finding?			§378.470	Must a contractor repay any overpayments identified through an audit finding?
		§12.471	What happens if a day care home sponsor determines during a monitoring review or by other means that a provider has been seriously deficient in its operation of the CACFP?			§378.471	What happens if a day care home sponsor determines during a monitoring review or by other means that a provider has been seriously deficient in its operation of the CACFP?
		§12.472	What happens if a day care home sponsor conducts two or more unannounced monitoring reviews in a 12-month period and cannot confirm that children are enrolled for child care and participating in the program?			§378.472	What happens if a day care home sponsor conducts two or more unannounced monitoring reviews in a 12-month period and cannot confirm that children are enrolled for child care and participating in the program?
	19		Denials and Termination		19		Denials and Termination
		§12.491	What criteria does DHS use to deny applications and to terminate agreements for participation in the CACFP when a contractor fails to meet eligibility requirements?			§378.491	What criteria does DHS use to deny applications and to terminate agreements for participation in the CACFP when a contractor fails to meet eligibility requirements?
		§12.492	How does DHS notify a contractor of its denial of an application or proposal to terminate an agreement?			§378.492	How does DHS notify a contractor of its denial of an application or proposal to terminate an agreement?
		§12.493	Does DHS deny an application for participation or terminate an agreement when a contractor subject to the bonding requirement identified in 7 CFR §226.6 and Division 2 of this subchapter (relating to Eligibility of Contractors and Facilities) fails to comply with that requirement?			§378.493	Does DHS deny an application for participation or terminate an agreement when a contractor subject to the bonding requirement identified in 7 CFR §226.6 and Division 2 of this subchapter (relating to Eligibility of Contractors and Facilities) fails to comply with that requirement?
		§12.494	Can a contractor request relief from the bonding requirement?			§378.494	Can a contractor request relief from the bonding requirement?
		§12.495	What criteria must a day care home sponsor use to deny or terminate agreements with a day care home?			§378.495	What criteria must a day care home sponsor use to deny or terminate agreements with a day care home?
		§12.496	How does a day care home sponsor notify a day care home participating in the CACFP of its proposal to terminate the day care home's participation in the program?			§378.496	How does a day care home sponsor notify a day care home participating in the CACFP of its proposal to terminate the day care home's participation in the program?
		§12.497	Does DHS terminate an agreement with a contractor or deny the application of a contractor that has failed to permanently correct a serious deficiency in the administration of the CACFP?			§378.497	Does DHS terminate an agreement with a contractor or deny the application of a contractor that has failed to permanently correct a serious deficiency in the administration of the CACFP?
	20		Appeals		20		Appeals
		§12.511	How does DHS conduct contractor and day care home appeals?			§378.511	How does DHS conduct contractor and day care home appeals?
		§12.512	How does DHS conduct food service management company appeals?			§378.512	How does DHS conduct food service management company appeals?
		§12.513	Who conducts appeals based on federal audits?			§378.513	Who conducts appeals based on federal audits?
		§12.514	How must participants appeal a contractor's denial of their eligibility for free and reduced-price meal benefits?			§378.514	How must participants appeal a contractor's denial of their eligibility for free and reduced-price meal benefits?
		§12.515	Can a contractor appeal a DHS decision not to request a USDA determination of good cause for submission of a late claim?			§378.515	Can a contractor appeal a DHS decision not to request a USDA determination of good cause for submission of a late claim?
		§12.516	How does a contractor request an appeal?			§378.516	How does a contractor request an appeal?
		§12.517	Can a contractor appeal if USDA decides that a late claim is ineligible for payment?			§378.517	Can a contractor appeal if USDA decides that a late claim is ineligible for payment?
		§12.518	Who is responsible for creating appeal procedures for sponsored day care homes?			§378.518	Who is responsible for creating appeal procedures for sponsored day care homes?
		§12.519	When is a contractor required to provide a day care home with appeal procedures?			§378.519	When is a contractor required to provide a day care home with appeal procedures?
		§12.520	What is an adverse action?			§378.520	What is an adverse action?
B			Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)	B			Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
	1		Overview and Purpose		1		Overview and Purpose
		§12.601	What is the purpose of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)?			§378.601	What is the purpose of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)?
		§12.602	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?			§378.602	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?
		§12.603	How is the SFSP authorized?			§378.603	How is the SFSP authorized?
	2		Eligibility of Sponsors and Facilities		2		Eligibility of Sponsors and Facilities
		§12.611	How do sponsors qualify to participate in the SFSP?			§378.611	How do sponsors qualify to participate in the SFSP?
		§12.612	Are public school districts required to participate in the SFSP?			§378.612	Are public school districts required to participate in the SFSP?
		§12.613	If public schools are approved to participate in the National School Lunch Program, are they eligible to participate in the SFSP?			§378.613	If public schools are approved to participate in the National School Lunch Program, are they eligible to participate in the SFSP?
		§12.614	Are any sponsors required to submit proof of tax-exempt status?			§378.614	Are any sponsors required to submit proof of tax-exempt status?
		§12.615	Can a college or university participate as an SFSP sponsor on a year-round basis?			§378.615	Can a college or university participate as an SFSP sponsor on a year-round basis?
		§12.616	Does DHS approve applications from potential sponsors that do not provide year-round service to the communities they propose to serve?			§378.616	Does DHS approve applications from potential sponsors that do not provide year-round service to the communities they propose to serve?
		§12.617	Does DHS use a priority system when approving applicants that propose to serve the same area or the same enrolled children?			§378.617	Does DHS use a priority system when approving applicants that propose to serve the same area or the same enrolled children?
		§12.618	What documentation is a sponsor required to submit to show compliance with the Single Audit Act?			§378.618	What documentation is a sponsor required to submit to show compliance with the Single Audit Act?
	3		Application Process		3		Application Process
		§12.641	How does a sponsor apply to participate in the SFSP?			§378.641	How does a sponsor apply to participate in the SFSP?
		§12.642	What must a sponsor do if the information in its application changes?			§378.642	What must a sponsor do if the information in its application changes?
		§12.643	What criteria does DHS use to approve or deny applications?			§378.643	What criteria does DHS use to approve or deny applications?
	4		Sponsor Standards and Responsibilities				Sponsor Standards and Responsibilities
		§12.651	What are the rights and responsibilities of a sponsor that participates in the SFSP?		4	§378.651	What are the rights and responsibilities of a sponsor that participates in the SFSP?
		§12.652	Must a sponsor implement a particular financial management system?			§378.652	Must a sponsor implement a particular financial management system?
		§12.653	Must a sponsor maintain records and documents related to its participation in the SFSP?			§378.653	Must a sponsor maintain records and documents related to its participation in the SFSP?
		§12.654	How long must a sponsor maintain records and documents pertaining to the program?			§378.654	How long must a sponsor maintain records and documents pertaining to the program?
		§12.655	When is litigation, a claim, an audit, or an investigation finding considered resolved?			§378.655	When is litigation, a claim, an audit, or an investigation finding considered resolved?
		§12.656	Must a sponsor permit DHS to access its facilities and records?			§378.656	Must a sponsor permit DHS to access its facilities and records?
		§12.657	How must a sponsor procure foods, supplies, equipment, and other goods and services for the SFSP?			§378.657	How must a sponsor procure foods, supplies, equipment, and other goods and services for the SFSP?
		§12.658	Must a sponsor manage its meal service according to any specific guidelines?			§378.658	Must a sponsor manage its meal service according to any specific guidelines?
		§12.659	How does a sponsor determine a participant’s eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals?			§378.659	How does a sponsor determine a participant’s eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals?
		§12.660	Must a sponsor comply with specific health standards when operating its food service?			§378.660	Must a sponsor comply with specific health standards when operating its food service?
		§12.661	Must a sponsor prevent discrimination against participants in its SFSP operations?			§378.661	Must a sponsor prevent discrimination against participants in its SFSP operations?
		§12.662	Will a sponsor be discriminated against in the SFSP?			§378.662	Will a sponsor be discriminated against in the SFSP?
	5		Budgets		5		Budgets
		§12.681	How must a sponsor submit an administrative budget for DHS approval?			§378.681	How must a sponsor submit an administrative budget for DHS approval?
		§12.682	Can a sponsor adjust its approved budget?			§378.682	Can a sponsor adjust its approved budget?
		§12.683	When must a sponsor submit budget information to DHS?			§378.683	When must a sponsor submit budget information to DHS?
		§12.684	Will DHS approve a budget adjustment retroactively?			§378.684	Will DHS approve a budget adjustment retroactively?
	6		Food Service Management Companies		6		Food Service Management Companies
		§12.691	Can a sponsor contract with a food service management company or school food authority to obtain meals?			§378.691	Can a sponsor contract with a food service management company or school food authority to obtain meals?
		§12.692	How does a sponsor contract for the services of a food service management company (FSMC) or school food authority (SFA)?			§378.692	How does a sponsor contract for the services of a food service management company (FSMC) or school food authority (SFA)?
		§12.693	If a sponsor purchases meals from a food service management company, must it establish a special account for operating costs?			§378.693	If a sponsor purchases meals from a food service management company, must it establish a special account for operating costs?
	7		Start-Up and Advance Payments		7		Start-Up and Advance Payments
		§12.701	Does DHS provide start-up payments to sponsors?			§378.701	Does DHS provide start-up payments to sponsors?
		§12.702	Does DHS provide advance payment to sponsors before the end of the month in which the costs will be incurred?			§378.702	Does DHS provide advance payment to sponsors before the end of the month in which the costs will be incurred?
		§12.703	Is there a limit to the amount of an advance payment?			§378.703	Is there a limit to the amount of an advance payment?
	8		Commodities		8		Commodities
		§12.711	Does DHS provide commodity assistance to sponsors?			§378.711	Does DHS provide commodity assistance to sponsors?
		§12.712	How must a sponsor use these commodities?			§378.712	How must a sponsor use these commodities?
	9		Reimbursement		9		Reimbursement
		§12.721	Must a sponsor follow specific guidelines when claiming reimbursement?			§378.721	Must a sponsor follow specific guidelines when claiming reimbursement?
		§12.722	Under what authority does DHS reimburse sponsors in the SFSP?			§378.722	Under what authority does DHS reimburse sponsors in the SFSP?
		§12.723	Does DHS reimburse the cost of meals served to adults performing labor necessary for the operation of the SFSP?			§378.723	Does DHS reimburse the cost of meals served to adults performing labor necessary for the operation of the SFSP?
		§12.724	Does DHS provide supplemental reimbursement for meals served to children?			§378.724	Does DHS provide supplemental reimbursement for meals served to children?
		§12.725	Is there a specific deadline by which a sponsor must submit a claim for reimbursement?			§378.725	Is there a specific deadline by which a sponsor must submit a claim for reimbursement?
		§12.726	When must a sponsor combine two consecutive months of service on a single claim for reimbursement?			§378.726	When must a sponsor combine two consecutive months of service on a single claim for reimbursement?
		§12.727	Is there a specific deadline by which a sponsor must submit a claim for reimbursement of two consecutive months of service?			§378.727	Is there a specific deadline by which a sponsor must submit a claim for reimbursement of two consecutive months of service?
		§12.728	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?			§378.728	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?
		§12.729	How does DHS handle a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?			§378.729	How does DHS handle a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?
		§12.730	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.730	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.731	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the sponsor's control existed?			§378.731	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the sponsor's control existed?
		§12.732	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?			§378.732	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?
		§12.733	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.733	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.734	Does a sponsor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?			§378.734	Does a sponsor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?
		§12.735	If a sponsor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a sponsor still be reimbursed for that claim?			§378.735	If a sponsor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a sponsor still be reimbursed for that claim?
	10		Program Reviews and Technical Assistance		10		Program Reviews and Technical Assistance
		§12.751	Does DHS monitor a sponsor’s activities?			§378.751	Does DHS monitor a sponsor’s activities?
		§12.752	Is a sponsor required to administer and monitor its program operations?			§378.752	Is a sponsor required to administer and monitor its program operations?
		§12.753	Is a sponsor required to conduct reviews of its facilities?			§378.753	Is a sponsor required to conduct reviews of its facilities?
	11		Audits		11		Audits
		§12.761	Is a sponsor that participates in the SFSP subject to audit?			§378.761	Is a sponsor that participates in the SFSP subject to audit?
		§12.762	Are certain sponsors exempt from the single audit requirements?			§378.762	Are certain sponsors exempt from the single audit requirements?
		§12.763	When is an audit considered acceptable?			§378.763	When is an audit considered acceptable?
		§12.764	How is a sponsor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?			§378.764	How is a sponsor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?
	12		Sanctions and Penalties		12		Sanctions and Penalties
		§12.771	Does DHS investigate irregularities in or complaints about a sponsor’s operation of the SFSP?			§378.771	Does DHS investigate irregularities in or complaints about a sponsor’s operation of the SFSP?
		§12.772	What does DHS do if a sponsor that is subject to single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?			§378.772	What does DHS do if a sponsor that is subject to single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?
		§12.773	Can a sponsor appeal this action?			§378.773	Can a sponsor appeal this action?
		§12.774	What does DHS do if extenuating circumstances prevent a sponsor from conducting an audit as required?			§378.774	What does DHS do if extenuating circumstances prevent a sponsor from conducting an audit as required?
		§12.775	Who must pay for this audit?			§378.775	Who must pay for this audit?
		§12.776	What does DHS do if a sponsor submits an audit that does not meet the single audit requirements as specified in 7 CFR Part 3052?			§378.776	What does DHS do if a sponsor submits an audit that does not meet the single audit requirements as specified in 7 CFR Part 3052?
		§12.777	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a sponsor must submit an audit?			§378.777	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a sponsor must submit an audit?
		§12.778	How must a sponsor request an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.778	How must a sponsor request an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.779	Is DHS required to grant a sponsor an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.779	Is DHS required to grant a sponsor an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.780	How is a new audit due date determined?			§378.780	How is a new audit due date determined?
		§12.781	How is the sponsor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?			§378.781	How is the sponsor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?
		§12.782	Can a sponsor request more than one extension?			§378.782	Can a sponsor request more than one extension?
		§12.783	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?			§378.783	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?
		§12.784	Can a sponsor participate in any of the Special Nutrition Programs if DHS terminates its participation in the SFSP for failing to comply with the single audit requirements as stated in 7 CFR Part 3052?			§378.784	Can a sponsor participate in any of the Special Nutrition Programs if DHS terminates its participation in the SFSP for failing to comply with the single audit requirements as stated in 7 CFR Part 3052?
	13		Suspension and Termination		13		Suspension and Termination
		§12.801	What regulations does DHS use to deny an application for participation in the SFSP and to terminate an agreement between DHS and a sponsor?			§378.801	What regulations does DHS use to deny an application for participation in the SFSP and to terminate an agreement between DHS and a sponsor?
	14		Appeals		14		Appeals
		§12.811	How does a sponsor or food service management company (FSMC) appeal an adverse action by DHS?			§378.811	How does a sponsor or food service management company (FSMC) appeal an adverse action by DHS?
		§12.812	When must a sponsor or food service management company (FSMC) submit an appeal?			§378.812	When must a sponsor or food service management company (FSMC) submit an appeal?
		§12.813	If DHS declines to forward a late claim to USDA for a determination of good cause, can a sponsor appeal this decision?			§378.813	If DHS declines to forward a late claim to USDA for a determination of good cause, can a sponsor appeal this decision?
		§12.814	Can a sponsor appeal a USDA decision that a late claim is ineligible for payment?			§378.814	Can a sponsor appeal a USDA decision that a late claim is ineligible for payment?
C			Special Milk Program (SMP)	C			Special Milk Program (SMP)
	1		Overview and Purpose		1		Overview and Purpose
		§12.871	What is the purpose of the Special Milk Program (SMP)?			§378.871	What is the purpose of the Special Milk Program (SMP)?
		§12.872	What do certain words and terms in the subchapter mean?			§378.872	What do certain words and terms in the subchapter mean?
		§12.873	How is the SMP administered in Texas?			§378.873	How is the SMP administered in Texas?
	2		Contractor Eligibility		2		Contractor Eligibility
		§12.881	How does a contractor qualify to participate in the SMP?			§378.881	How does a contractor qualify to participate in the SMP?
		§12.882	What information must a contractor submit when applying to participate in the SMP?			§378.882	What information must a contractor submit when applying to participate in the SMP?
	3		Contractor Participation Requirements and Responsibilities		3		Contractor Participation Requirements and Responsibilities
		§12.901	What are the rights and responsibilities of a contractor that participates in the SMP?			§378.901	What are the rights and responsibilities of a contractor that participates in the SMP?
		§12.902	Is a contractor that participates in the SMP subject to federal and state procurement guidelines?			§378.902	Is a contractor that participates in the SMP subject to federal and state procurement guidelines?
		§12.903	How does a contractor determine if an individual is eligible to participate and receive benefits in the SMP?			§378.903	How does a contractor determine if an individual is eligible to participate and receive benefits in the SMP?
	4		Reimbursement and Financial Management		4		Reimbursement and Financial Management
		§12.921	How does DHS reimburse a contractor for its participation in the SMP?			§378.921	How does DHS reimburse a contractor for its participation in the SMP?
		§12.922	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?			§378.922	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?
		§12.923	How does DHS process a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?			§378.923	How does DHS process a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?
		§12.924	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.924	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.925	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the contractor's control existed?			§378.925	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the contractor's control existed?
		§12.926	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?			§378.926	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?
		§12.927	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.927	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.928	Does a contractor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?			§378.928	Does a contractor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?
		§12.929	If a contractor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a contractor still be reimbursed for that claim?			§378.929	If a contractor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a contractor still be reimbursed for that claim?
	5		Program Reviews, Monitoring, and Management Evaluations		5		Program Reviews, Monitoring, and Management Evaluations
		§12.941	How does DHS ensure that a contractor complies with SMP requirements?			§378.941	How does DHS ensure that a contractor complies with SMP requirements?
		§12.942	Does the USDA conduct management evaluations of contractors operating the SMP?			§378.942	Does the USDA conduct management evaluations of contractors operating the SMP?
	6		Audits		6		Audits
		§12.951	Must a contractor that participates in the SMP conduct audits?			§378.951	Must a contractor that participates in the SMP conduct audits?
		§12.952	Must a contractor that participates in the SMP comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act?			§378.952	Must a contractor that participates in the SMP comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act?
		§12.953	Are certain contractors not subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Act?			§378.953	Are certain contractors not subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Act?
		§12.954	When is an audit considered acceptable?			§378.954	When is an audit considered acceptable?
		§12.955	How is a contractor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?			§378.955	How is a contractor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?
	7		Sanctions, Penalties, and Fiscal Action		7		Sanctions, Penalties, and Fiscal Action
		§12.971	How does DHS penalize a contractor who is found guilty of embezzling, willfully misapplying, stealing, or obtaining by fraud any funds, assets, or property, whether received directly or indirectly from DHS?			§378.971	How does DHS penalize a contractor who is found guilty of embezzling, willfully misapplying, stealing, or obtaining by fraud any funds, assets, or property, whether received directly or indirectly from DHS?
		§12.972	Does DHS take fiscal action against a contractor that fails to comply with the program requirements specified in 7 CFR Parts 215 and 245?			§378.972	Does DHS take fiscal action against a contractor that fails to comply with the program requirements specified in 7 CFR Parts 215 and 245?
		§12.973	Does DHS investigate irregularities in or complaints about a contractor’s operation of the SMP?			§378.973	Does DHS investigate irregularities in or complaints about a contractor’s operation of the SMP?
		§12.974	What does DHS do if a contractor that is subject to single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?			§378.974	What does DHS do if a contractor that is subject to single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?
		§12.975	What does DHS do if extenuating circumstances prevent a contractor from conducting an audit as required?			§378.975	What does DHS do if extenuating circumstances prevent a contractor from conducting an audit as required?
		§12.976	Who must pay for this audit?			§378.976	Who must pay for this audit?
		§12.977	What does DHS do if a contractor submits an audit that does not meet the single audit requirements specified in 7 CFR Part 3052?			§378.977	What does DHS do if a contractor submits an audit that does not meet the single audit requirements specified in 7 CFR Part 3052?
		§12.978	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a contractor must submit an audit?			§378.978	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a contractor must submit an audit?
		§12.979	How must a contractor request an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.979	How must a contractor request an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.980	Is DHS required to grant a contractor an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.980	Is DHS required to grant a contractor an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.981	How is a new audit due date determined?			§378.981	How is a new audit due date determined?
		§12.982	How is the contractor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?			§378.982	How is the contractor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?
		§12.983	Can a contractor request more than one extension?			§378.983	Can a contractor request more than one extension?
		§12.984	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?			§378.984	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?
		§12.985	Can a contractor participate in any of the Special Nutrition Programs if DHS terminates its participation in the SMP for failing to comply with the single audit requirements?			§378.985	Can a contractor participate in any of the Special Nutrition Programs if DHS terminates its participation in the SMP for failing to comply with the single audit requirements?
	8		Suspension and Termination		8		Suspension and Termination
		§12.991	How does DHS terminate or suspend a contract?			§378.991	How does DHS terminate or suspend a contract?
	9		Appeals		9		Appeals
		§12.1001	Does a contractor applying to participate in the SMP have the right to appeal the denial of its contract application?			§378.1001	Does a contractor applying to participate in the SMP have the right to appeal the denial of its contract application?
		§12.1002	Does a contractor participating in the SMP have the right to appeal any action that affects its continued participation in the SMP or affects its claim for reimbursement?			§378.1002	Does a contractor participating in the SMP have the right to appeal any action that affects its continued participation in the SMP or affects its claim for reimbursement?
D			School Breakfast Program (SBP)	D			School Breakfast Program (SBP)
	1		Overview and Purpose		1		Overview and Purpose
		§12.1051	What is the purpose of the School Breakfast Program (SBP)?			§378.1051	What is the purpose of the School Breakfast Program (SBP)?
		§12.1052	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?			§378.1052	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?
		§12.1053	How is the SBP administered in Texas?			§378.1053	How is the SBP administered in Texas?
	2		Contractor Eligibility		2		Contractor Eligibility
		§12.1071	How does a contractor qualify to participate in the SBP?			§378.1071	How does a contractor qualify to participate in the SBP?
		§12.1072	What information must a contractor submit when applying to participate in the SBP?			§378.1072	What information must a contractor submit when applying to participate in the SBP?
	3		Contractor Participation Requirements and Responsibilities		3		Contractor Participation Requirements and Responsibilities
		§12.1091	What are the rights and responsibilities of a contractor that participates in the SBP?			§378.1091	What are the rights and responsibilities of a contractor that participates in the SBP?
		§12.1092	Does DHS impose any special curriculum or educational conditions or restrictions as a requirement for participation in the SBP?			§378.1092	Does DHS impose any special curriculum or educational conditions or restrictions as a requirement for participation in the SBP?
		§12.1093	Is a contractor that participates in the SBP subject to federal and state procurement guidelines?			§378.1093	Is a contractor that participates in the SBP subject to federal and state procurement guidelines?
		§12.1094	How does a contractor determine if an individual is eligible to participate and receive benefits in the SBP?			§378.1094	How does a contractor determine if an individual is eligible to participate and receive benefits in the SBP?
	4		Reimbursement and Financial Management		4		Reimbursement and Financial Management
		§12.1101	How does DHS reimburse a contractor for its participation in the SBP?			§378.1101	How does DHS reimburse a contractor for its participation in the SBP?
		§12.1102	Does DHS make advance payments?			§378.1102	Does DHS make advance payments?
		§12.1103	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?			§378.1103	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?
		§12.1104	How does DHS process a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?			§378.1104	How does DHS process a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?
		§12.1105	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.1105	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.1106	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the contractor's control existed?			§378.1106	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the contractor's control existed?
		§12.1107	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?			§378.1107	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?
		§12.1108	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.1108	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.1109	Does a contractor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?			§378.1109	Does a contractor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?
		§12.1110	If a contractor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a contractor still be reimbursed for that claim?			§378.1110	If a contractor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a contractor still be reimbursed for that claim?
	5		Program Reviews, Monitoring, and Management Evaluations		5		Program Reviews, Monitoring, and Management Evaluations
		§12.1121	How does DHS ensure that a contractor complies with SBP requirements?			§378.1121	How does DHS ensure that a contractor complies with SBP requirements?
		§12.1122	Does the USDA conduct management evaluations of contractors operating the SBP?			§378.1122	Does the USDA conduct management evaluations of contractors operating the SBP?
	6		Audits		6		Audits
		§12.1131	Must a contractor that participates in the SBP conduct audits?			§378.1131	Must a contractor that participates in the SBP conduct audits?
		§12.1132	Must a contractor that participates in the SBP comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act?			§378.1132	Must a contractor that participates in the SBP comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act?
		§12.1133	Are certain contractors not subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Act?			§378.1133	Are certain contractors not subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Act?
		§12.1134	When is an audit considered acceptable?			§378.1134	When is an audit considered acceptable?
		§12.1135	How is a contractor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?			§378.1135	How is a contractor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?
	7		Sanctions, Penalties, and Fiscal Action		7		Sanctions, Penalties, and Fiscal Action
		§12.1151	How does DHS penalize a contractor who is found guilty of embezzling, willfully misapplying, stealing, or obtaining by fraud any funds, assets, or property, whether received directly or indirectly from DHS?			§378.1151	How does DHS penalize a contractor who is found guilty of embezzling, willfully misapplying, stealing, or obtaining by fraud any funds, assets, or property, whether received directly or indirectly from DHS?
		§12.1152	Does DHS take fiscal action against a contractor that fails to comply with the program requirements specified in 7 CFR Parts 220 and 245?			§378.1152	Does DHS take fiscal action against a contractor that fails to comply with the program requirements specified in 7 CFR Parts 220 and 245?
		§12.1153	Does DHS investigate irregularities in or complaints about a contractor’s operation of the SBP?			§378.1153	Does DHS investigate irregularities in or complaints about a contractor’s operation of the SBP?
		§12.1154	What does DHS do if a contractor that is subject to single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?			§378.1154	What does DHS do if a contractor that is subject to single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?
		§12.1155	What does DHS do if extenuating circumstances prevent a contractor from conducting an audit as required?			§378.1155	What does DHS do if extenuating circumstances prevent a contractor from conducting an audit as required?
		§12.1156	Who must pay for this audit?			§378.1156	Who must pay for this audit?
		§12.1157	What does DHS do if a contractor submits an audit that does not meet the single audit requirements specified in 7 CFR Part 3052?			§378.1157	What does DHS do if a contractor submits an audit that does not meet the single audit requirements specified in 7 CFR Part 3052?
		§12.1158	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a contractor must submit an audit?			§378.1158	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a contractor must submit an audit?
		§12.1159	How must a contractor request an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.1159	How must a contractor request an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.1160	Is DHS required to grant a contractor an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.1160	Is DHS required to grant a contractor an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.1161	How is a new audit due date determined?			§378.1161	How is a new audit due date determined?
		§12.1162	How is the contractor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?			§378.1162	How is the contractor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?
		§12.1163	Can a contractor request more than one extension?			§378.1163	Can a contractor request more than one extension?
		§12.1164	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?			§378.1164	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?
		§12.1165	Can a contractor participate in any of the Special Nutrition Programs if DHS terminates its participation in the SBP for failing to comply with the single audit requirements?			§378.1165	Can a contractor participate in any of the Special Nutrition Programs if DHS terminates its participation in the SBP for failing to comply with the single audit requirements?
	8		Suspension and Termination		8		Suspension and Termination
		§12.1191	How does DHS terminate or suspend a contract?			§378.1191	How does DHS terminate or suspend a contract?
	9		Appeals		9		Appeals
		§12.1201	Does a contractor applying to participate in the SBP have the right to appeal the denial of its contract application?			§378.1201	Does a contractor applying to participate in the SBP have the right to appeal the denial of its contract application?
		§12.1202	Does a contractor participating in the SBP have the right to appeal any action that affects its continued participation in the SBP or affects its claim for reimbursement?			§378.1202	Does a contractor participating in the SBP have the right to appeal any action that affects its continued participation in the SBP or affects its claim for reimbursement?
E			National School Lunch Program (NSLP)	E			National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
	1		Overview and Purpose		1		Overview and Purpose
		§12.1251	What is the purpose of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)?			§378.1251	What is the purpose of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)?
		§12.1252	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?			§378.1252	What do certain words and terms in this subchapter mean?
		§12.1253	How is the NSLP administered in Texas?			§378.1253	How is the NSLP administered in Texas?
	2		Contractor Eligibility		2		Contractor Eligibility
		§12.1261	How does a contractor qualify to participate in the NSLP?			§378.1261	How does a contractor qualify to participate in the NSLP?
		§12.1262	What information must a contractor submit when applying to participate in the NSLP?			§378.1262	What information must a contractor submit when applying to participate in the NSLP?
		§12.1263	Must a school food authority (SFA) meet any specific requirements in order to be eligible to administer an Afterschool Care Snack program in the NSLP?			§378.1263	Must a school food authority (SFA) meet any specific requirements in order to be eligible to administer an Afterschool Care Snack program in the NSLP?
		§12.1264	What documentation must a school food authority (SFA) provide to demonstrate that an Afterschool Care Snack program facility has been determined exempt from state licensing requirements?			§378.1264	What documentation must a school food authority (SFA) provide to demonstrate that an Afterschool Care Snack program facility has been determined exempt from state licensing requirements?
	3		Contractor Participation Requirements and Responsibilities		3		Contractor Participation Requirements and Responsibilities
		§12.1281	What are the rights and responsibilities of a contractor that participates in the NSLP?			§378.1281	What are the rights and responsibilities of a contractor that participates in the NSLP?
		§12.1282	Does DHS impose any special curriculum or educational conditions or restrictions as a requirement for participation in the NSLP?			§378.1282	Does DHS impose any special curriculum or educational conditions or restrictions as a requirement for participation in the NSLP?
		§12.1283	Is a contractor that participates in the NSLP subject to federal and state procurement guidelines?			§378.1283	Is a contractor that participates in the NSLP subject to federal and state procurement guidelines?
		§12.1284	How does a contractor determine if an individual is eligible to participate and receive benefits in the NSLP?			§378.1284	How does a contractor determine if an individual is eligible to participate and receive benefits in the NSLP?
	4		Reimbursement and Financial Management		4		Reimbursement and Financial Management
		§12.1301	How does DHS reimburse a contractor for its participation in the NSLP?			§378.1301	How does DHS reimburse a contractor for its participation in the NSLP?
		§12.1302	Does DHS make advance payments?			§378.1302	Does DHS make advance payments?
		§12.1303	Can a school participating in an approved after school program claim reimbursement for snacks?			§378.1303	Can a school participating in an approved after school program claim reimbursement for snacks?
		§12.1304	How does DHS determine the rate of reimbursement for eligible snacks served in an after school program?			§378.1304	How does DHS determine the rate of reimbursement for eligible snacks served in an after school program?
		§12.1305	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?			§378.1305	Will DHS pay a claim for reimbursement if it is received or postmarked later than 60 days after the end of the claim month?
		§12.1306	How does DHS process a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?			§378.1306	How does DHS process a claim received later than 60 days after the end of the claim month(s)?
		§12.1307	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.1307	What happens if DHS finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.1308	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the contractor's control existed?			§378.1308	What happens if DHS finds that good cause beyond the contractor's control existed?
		§12.1309	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?			§378.1309	What happens if USDA finds that good cause existed?
		§12.1310	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?			§378.1310	What happens if USDA finds that good cause did not exist?
		§12.1311	Does a contractor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?			§378.1311	Does a contractor have the option not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause?
		§12.1312	If a contractor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a contractor still be reimbursed for that claim?			§378.1312	If a contractor chooses not to submit a request for payment of a late claim based on good cause, can a contractor still be reimbursed for that claim?
	5		Program Reviews, Monitoring, and Management Evaluations		5		Program Reviews, Monitoring, and Management Evaluations
		§12.1331	How does DHS ensure that a contractor complies with NSLP requirements?			§378.1331	How does DHS ensure that a contractor complies with NSLP requirements?
		§12.1332	Does USDA conduct management evaluations of contractors operating the NSLP?			§378.1332	Does USDA conduct management evaluations of contractors operating the NSLP?
	6		Audits		6		Audits
		§12.1341	Must a contractor that participates in the NSLP conduct audits?			§378.1341	Must a contractor that participates in the NSLP conduct audits?
		§12.1342	Must a contractor that participates in the NSLP comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act?			§378.1342	Must a contractor that participates in the NSLP comply with the requirements of the Single Audit Act?
		§12.1343	Are certain contractors not subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Act?			§378.1343	Are certain contractors not subject to the requirements of the Single Audit Act?
		§12.1344	When is an audit considered acceptable?			§378.1344	When is an audit considered acceptable?
		§12.1345	How is a contractor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?			§378.1345	How is a contractor informed of its obligation to comply with the single audit requirements?
	7		Sanctions, Penalties, and Fiscal Action		7		Sanctions, Penalties, and Fiscal Action
		§12.1361	How does DHS penalize a contractor who is found guilty of embezzling, willfully misapplying, stealing, or obtaining by fraud any funds, assets, or property, whether received directly or indirectly from DHS?			§378.1361	How does DHS penalize a contractor who is found guilty of embezzling, willfully misapplying, stealing, or obtaining by fraud any funds, assets, or property, whether received directly or indirectly from DHS?
		§12.1362	Does DHS take fiscal action against a contractor that fails to comply with the program requirements specified in 7 CFR Parts 210 and 245?			§378.1362	Does DHS take fiscal action against a contractor that fails to comply with the program requirements specified in 7 CFR Parts 210 and 245?
		§12.1363	Does DHS investigate irregularities in or complaints about a contractor’s operation of the NSLP?			§378.1363	Does DHS investigate irregularities in or complaints about a contractor’s operation of the NSLP?
		§12.1364	What does DHS do if a contractor that is subject to single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?			§378.1364	What does DHS do if a contractor that is subject to single audit requirements fails to submit an audit as required?
		§12.1365	What does DHS do if extenuating circumstances prevent a contractor from conducting an audit as required?			§378.1365	What does DHS do if extenuating circumstances prevent a contractor from conducting an audit as required?
		§12.1366	Who must pay for this audit?			§378.1366	Who must pay for this audit?
		§12.1367	What does DHS do if a contractor submits an audit that does not meet the single audit requirements specified in 7 CFR Part 3052?			§378.1367	What does DHS do if a contractor submits an audit that does not meet the single audit requirements specified in 7 CFR Part 3052?
		§12.1368	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a contractor must submit an audit?			§378.1368	Can DHS extend the deadline by which a contractor must submit an audit?
		§12.1369	How must a contractor request an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.1369	How must a contractor request an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.1370	Is DHS required to grant a contractor an extension of its audit deadline?			§378.1370	Is DHS required to grant a contractor an extension of its audit deadline?
		§12.1371	How is a new audit due date determined?			§378.1371	How is a new audit due date determined?
		§12.1372	How is the contractor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?			§378.1372	How is the contractor informed of the decision regarding the extension of its audit due date?
		§12.1373	Can a contractor request more than one extension?			§378.1373	Can a contractor request more than one extension?
		§12.1374	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?			§378.1374	What does DHS do if DHS does not receive an audit by the specified deadline and an extension of the deadline has not been granted?
		§12.1375	Can a contractor participate in any of the Special Nutrition Programs if DHS terminates its participation in the NSLP for failing to comply with the single audit requirements?			§378.1375	Can a contractor participate in any of the Special Nutrition Programs if DHS terminates its participation in the NSLP for failing to comply with the single audit requirements?
	8		Suspension and Termination		8		Suspension and Termination
		§12.1401	How does DHS terminate or suspend contracts?			§378.1401	How does DHS terminate or suspend contracts?
	9		Appeals		9		Appeals
		§12.1411	Does a contractor applying to participate in the NSLP have the right to appeal the denial of its contract application?			§378.1411	Does a contractor applying to participate in the NSLP have the right to appeal the denial of its contract application?
		§12.1412	Does a contractor participating in the NSLP have the right to appeal any action that affects its continued participation in the NSLP or affects its claim for reimbursement?			§378.1412	Does a contractor participating in the NSLP have the right to appeal any action that affects its continued participation in the NSLP or affects its claim for reimbursement?