(a) A referral may occur in one of two ways:
  (1) An LAR, or an individual supporting the family with the LAR's consent, interested in the RTC Project requests a referral for treatment services through the child's designated LMHA or LBHA which then submits a referral to the RTC Project team; or
  (2) DFPS may submit a referral to the RTC Project team when DFPS receives an intake for which a referral may be appropriate.
(b) Upon receipt of a referral from the RTC Project, the LMHA or LBHA schedules the child's eligibility assessment with the child's LAR.
(c) The LMHA or LBHA must notify the child's LAR of the child's eligibility assessment results within two business days after eligibility is determined and send a complete application packet within two business days after its completion to the RTC Project team as outlined in §307.217 of this subchapter (relating to Application Packet).
(d) If the child is eligible for RTC Project services, the RTC Project team places the child on the RTC Project interest list.
(e) If the child's eligibility for the RTC Project is not approved at the time of the referral, the RTC Project notifies the LMHA or LBHA within seven business days. The LMHA or LBHA notifies the child's LAR, in writing, within seven business days after notification. The child's LAR may request a review of this decision as outlined in §307.215 of this subchapter (relating to Notification and Appeal Process).

Source Note: The provisions of this §307.209 adopted to be effective April 10, 2023, 48 TexReg 1829