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 D. REMEDIES |
Sec. 42.073. EMERGENCY SUSPENSION AND CLOSURE OF A FACILITY OR FAMILY HOME
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(a) The department shall suspend a facility's license or a family home's listing or registration and order the immediate closing of the facility or family home if:
(1) the department finds the facility or family home is operating in violation of the applicable standards prescribed by this chapter; and
(2) the violation creates an immediate threat to the health and safety of the children attending or residing in the facility or family home.
(b) An order suspending a license, listing, or registration and an order closing a facility or family home under this section is immediately effective on the date on which the holder of the license, listing, or registration receives written notice or on a later date specified in the order.
(c) An order is valid for 30 days after the effective date of the order.