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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 77(R)

SENATE BILL 297  

SENATE AUTHOR: West, Royce

EFFECTIVE: 09-01-01         

HOUSE SPONSOR: Noriega et. al.

Senate Bill 297 amends the Health and Safety Code to change the eligibility criteria for grandparents receiving supplemental financial assistance for the support of a dependent child from 50 years of age to 45 years of age. The bill increases the allowable family income from at or below 100 percent of the federal poverty level to at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level.