(a) The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) administers the TANF Program in Texas under guidance from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
  (1) HHSC:
    (A) develops the state plan, policies, and procedures;
    (B) certifies eligible children and families for benefits and services; and
    (C) provides the benefits and services.
  (2) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services:
    (A) approves the state plan;
    (B) provides funding, guidance, and regulations; and
    (C) monitors the operation of the program.
(b) HHSC administers SNAP in Texas, under guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service.
  (1) HHSC:
    (A) develops the state plan;
    (B) certifies eligible individuals and groups for benefits; and
    (C) provides the benefits.
  (2) The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service:
    (A) approves the state plan;
    (B) provides guidance and regulations;
    (C) monitors the operation of the program; and
    (D) authorizes and manages food retailers.

Source Note: The provisions of this §372.6 adopted to be effective September 1, 2009, 34 TexReg 5361