Due to recent budget cuts, the decision has been made to eliminate the Extended Support Service (ESS) Employment Bonus and Transportation assistance payments. This change will be effective with the January 2002 case closures. Cases that are closed in January with employment will not receive the ESS Bonus and Transportation payments. Because of this change, TEA policy sections 5130-5145 have been deleted.

The client who reports employment or requests closure of his or her case due to employment in January will be informed of the change at the time of the report or request. In addition, the TEA Case Manager should explain the change to the client during on going case management activities. A pen and ink change will be made to PUB-013 and PUB-389 regarding this change until updated versions are issued. In addition, a pen and ink change will be made to any local PUBs in use. Form DCO-177 Notice of Time Limit Determination has been revised to reflect the change.

The notice text on WNTX for Action Reasons 500, 501, 503, and 504 has been updated to reflect the change.

[TEA 3415-3415.3], Vehicle Down Payment Assistance and [TEA 3416-3416.2], Vehicle Repair Assistance, has been added to provide the county with policy and procedures for approving these supportive services. This policy supersedes all memos and clarifications previously issued regarding vehicle down payments and repair assistance.

Inquires to: Lorie Williams, TEA Unit, 682-8256 Gerry Reed, TEA Unit, 682-8253

Paula Gentry, TEA Unit, 682-8182 Renee Green, TEA Unit, 682-8266