An adoptive parent has a right to request a fair hearing whenever adoption assistance benefits are denied, delayed, suspended, reduced, or terminated (except if the child turned 18 before October 1, 2010; see 1711.7 Eligibility Requirements for Extended Adoption Assistance). The request must be filed in writing within 90 days after the determination that is being appealed. An adoptive parent may also request a fair hearing when the processing of a request for adoption assistance is unreasonably delayed.

See Texas Administrative Code §700.880: What are my rights to appeal a DFPS decision regarding adoption assistance benefits?External Lin