# Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.001: TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.001

## Section

- **Citation:** Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.001
- **Heading:** TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
- **Jurisdiction:** Texas
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TX Code / Code hr / Chapter 31 / Section 31.001

## Text

The commission shall provide financial assistance and services to families with dependent children in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The commission shall give first priority in administering this chapter to assisting an adult recipient of or unemployed applicant for the financial assistance and services in finding and retaining a job.

## Nearby sections

- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.001 § 31.001. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.001.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.002 § 31.002. DEFINITION OF DEPENDENT CHILD.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.002.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.003 § 31.003. AMOUNT OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.003.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.004 § 31.004. FOSTER CARE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.004.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.005 § 31.005. DEPENDENT CHILD RESIDING WITH RELATIVES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.005.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.006 § 31.006. WELFARE AND RELATED SERVICES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.006.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.007 § 31.007. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS IN INSTITUTIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.007.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.008 § 31.008. COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE SERVICES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.008.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.010 § 31.010. SUPPORT SERVICES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.010.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.012 § 31.012. MANDATORY WORK OR PARTICIPATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES THROUGH TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.012.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.015 § 31.015. HEALTHY MARRIAGE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.015.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.016 § 31.016. SERVICE REFERRALS FOR CERTAIN RECIPIENTS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.016.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.017 § 31.017. HEALTHY MARRIAGES AND STRONG FAMILIES GRANT PROGRAM.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.017.md)
- [Tex. Human Resources Code § 31.018 § 31.018. MARRIAGE AND FAMILY PROGRAM FUNDING.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TX_Chr_C31_S31.018.md)

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