Notwithstanding any other provision of this code, the commission may use information obtained from a third party to verify the assets and resources of a person for purposes of determining the person's eligibility and need for medical assistance, financial assistance, or nutritional assistance. Third-party information includes information obtained from:
(1) a consumer reporting agency, as defined by Section 20.01, Business & Commerce Code;
(2) an appraisal district; or
(3) the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles vehicle registration record database.
Official text of the Texas Human Resources Code as published by the Texas Legislative Council.