(a) The child remains on the RTC Project interest list until the child is admitted to an RTC or removed from the interest list pursuant to §307.211(b) of this section.
(b) The RTC Project team removes a child's name from the interest list if:
  (1) the RTC Project team determines the child is ineligible in accordance with §307.207 of this subchapter (relating to Eligibility Criteria to Participate in the RTC Project);
  (2) the child's LAR submits a request to remove the child's name from the RTC Project interest list verbally or in writing;
  (3) the child's LAR declines RTC Project services verbally or in writing;
  (4) the child's LAR declines LMHA or LBHA services verbally or in writing;
  (5) the child is placed in DFPS managing conservatorship by written court order issued under Texas Family Code Chapter 153;
  (6) the child is no longer a resident of Texas;
  (7) the child is committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or the Texas Department of Criminal Justice;
  (8) the child is deceased;
  (9) The child is no longer in need of RTC Project services and has been on the interest list for over 30 calendar days as described in subsection (c) of this section;
  (10) the LMHA, LBHA, or RTC Project team has been unable to contact the child's LAR to complete the activities or documents required for the application packet;
  (11) the child is admitted for treatment through the RTC Project; or
  (12) the child has exhausted all placement options or has been denied admission into all eligible RTC operations participating in the RTC Project more than once, as outlined in the HHSC RTC Project policy manual.
(c) If the child is no longer in need of RTC Project services, the child's LAR may request that the child remain on the RTC Project interest list for 30 calendar days in case such services are needed in the future. While the child is on the interest list, the LMHA or LBHA must monitor the child's need for RTC Project services and offer, provide, or secure services for the child at the appropriate level of care indicated by the child's eligibility assessment.

Source Note: The provisions of this §307.211 adopted to be effective April 10, 2023, 48 TexReg 1829