§ 42.008. DENIAL, MODIFICATION, SUSPENSION, OR TERMINATION OF SERVICES.

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(a) After notice and an opportunity for a hearing, the department for cause may deny the application of or modify, suspend, or terminate services to an applicant for or recipient of services.

(b) The program rules adopted by the executive commissioner must contain the criteria for the department's action under this section.

(c) Chapter 2001, Government Code, does not apply to the granting, denial, modification, suspension, or termination of services provided under this chapter. Hearings under this section must be conducted in accordance with the department's hearing rules.

(d) This section does not apply if program services are restricted to conform to budgetary limitations that require the executive commissioner to adopt service priorities regarding types of services to be furnished or classes of eligible persons.

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