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Texas Code of Criminal Procedure

§ 56B.101 — TYPES OF ASSISTANCE

CR § 56B.101Title 1. CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE · Ch. 56B. CRIME VICTIMS' COMPENSATION · Art. C. AWARD OF COMPENSATION

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(a)On approving an application for compensation under Article 56B.057, the attorney general shall determine the type of state assistance that will best aid the claimant or victim.
(b)The attorney general may:
(1)authorize a cash payment to or on behalf of a claimant or victim for pecuniary loss;
(2)refer a claimant or victim to a state agency for vocational or other rehabilitative services; or
(3)provide counseling services for a claimant or victim or contract with a private entity to provide counseling services.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 469 (H.B. 4173), Sec. 1.06, eff. January 1, 2021.

Source: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure § 56B.101 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.