85R1611 MK-D     By: Wu H.B. No. 692       A BILL TO BE ENTITLED   AN ACT   relating to monetary assistance for a relative or other designated   caregiver of children in foster care.          BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:          SECTION 1.  Section 264.755(a), Family Code, is amended to   read as follows:          (a)  The department shall[, subject to the availability of   funds,] enter into a caregiver assistance agreement with each   relative or other designated caregiver to provide monetary   assistance and additional support services to the caregiver.  The   monetary assistance and support services shall be based on a   family's need, as determined by rules adopted by the executive   commissioner.          SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.