Text of section effective on April 01, 2025

Sec. 544.0454.  DATA MATCHING AGAINST FEDERAL FELON LIST.  The commission shall develop and implement a system to cross-reference the list of fugitive felons the federal government maintains with data collected for the following programs:
(1)  the child health plan program;
(2)  the financial assistance program under Chapter 31, Human Resources Code;
(3)  Medicaid;
(4)  nutritional assistance programs under Chapter 33, Human Resources Code;
(5)  long-term care services, as defined by Section 22.0011, Human Resources Code;
(6)  community-based support services identified or provided in accordance with Subchapter D, Chapter 546; and
(7)  other health and human services programs, as appropriate.
Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.