Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HUMAN RESOURCES CODE |
Title 2. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES AND DEPARTMENT OF PROTECTIVE AND REGULATORY SERVICES |
Subtitle D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
Chapter 42. REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CHILD-CARE SERVICES |
Subchapter C. REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES |
Sec. 42.046. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE, LISTING, OR REGISTRATION
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(a) An applicant for a license to operate a child-care facility or child-placing agency or for a listing or registration to operate a family home shall submit to the department the appropriate fee prescribed by Section 42.054 and a completed application on a form provided by the department.
(b) The department shall supply the applicant the application form and a copy of the appropriate minimum standards, if applicable.
(c) After receiving an application, the department shall investigate the applicant and the plan of care for children, if applicable.
(d) The department shall complete the investigation and decide on an application within two months after the date the department receives a completed application.
(e) The department may deny an application under this section if the applicant:
(1) has a residential child-care facility license revoked in another state; or
(2) is barred from operating a residential child-care facility in another state.