CCRH Revisions

25-3, Updates links to rules

Revision 25-3; Effective Aug. 15, 2025

The following changes were made:

Section	Title	Change
1122	Child Care Regulation Statutes	Updates links to TAC.
1123	Child Care Regulation Rules (Texas Administrative Code)	Updates links to TAC.
1123.1	Chapters of Rules in the Texas Administrative Code Applicable to Child Care Regulation	Updates links to TAC.
3932.1	Child Day Care	Updates links to TAC.
3932.2	Residential Child Care	Updates links to TAC.
4454	Inspecting a CPA after Sending Notification of an Approved Closure Recommendation	Updates links to TAC.
5100	Waivers and Variances	Updates links to TAC.
5110	Receiving a Waiver or Variance Request	Updates links to TAC.
5120	Decision Guidelines for Recommending to Grant or Deny a Waiver or Variance	Updates links to TAC.
5121	Waiver or Variance Request for a Minimum Standard with Requirements in Federal or State Law	Updates links to TAC.
5130	Conditions and Time Frames for the Waiver or Variance	Updates links to TAC.
5131	Establishing Conditions for a Granted Waiver or Variance	Updates links to TAC.
5132	Waiver and Variance Expiration Time Frame	Updates links to TAC.
5140	Time Frames for Processing a Waiver or Variance Request	Updates links to TAC.
5150	When an Operation Disagrees with Conditions or the Expiration Date on the Waiver or Variance	Updates links to TAC.
5151	Operation Contacts the Supervisor to Address Concerns with Conditions or Expiration Date on the Waiver or Variance	Updates links to TAC.
5160	Evaluating the Conditions of a Waiver or Variance	Updates links to TAC.
5170	Renewing a Waiver or Variance	Updates links to TAC.
5180	Revoking a Waiver or Variance	Updates links to TAC.
5181	Amending Conditions of a Waiver or Variance	Updates links to TAC.
5210	Types and Amounts of Fees	Updates links to TAC.
5211	Exemptions from Fees	Updates links to TAC.
5212	Fees for Multiple Licenses	Updates links to TAC.
5221	Emailing or Mailing Invoices to the Applicant or Operation	Updates links to TAC.
5231	Application Fee Invoice	Updates links to TAC.
5232	Initial Permit Fee Invoice	Updates links to TAC.
5233	Initial Permit Renewal Fee Invoice	Updates links to TAC.
5234	Full Permit Fee Invoice for a Licensed Operation	Updates links to TAC.
5235	Annual Permit Fee Invoice	Updates links to TAC.
5236	Capacity Increase Fee Invoice (Also Known as Amendment Fee)	Updates links to TAC.
5237	Background Check Fee Invoice	Updates links to TAC.
5240	Verification of Fee Payments	Updates links to TAC.
5252	Payment Refunded	Updates links to TAC.
5260	Cancelling Invoices	Updates links to TAC.
5270	Fee Refund Guidelines	Updates links to TAC.
5411	Definition of Controlling Person	Updates links to TAC.
5411.1	Persons Who are Ineligible to be a Controlling Person	Updates links to TAC.
5421	When Applicants and Operations Submit Information on Controlling Persons	Updates links to TAC.
5422	How Applicants and Operations Submit Controlling Person Information	Updates links to TAC.
5431	Processing Information on a Controlling Person During the Application Process	Updates links to TAC.
5432	Processing Information on New Controlling Persons When Submitted by an Operation that Has a Permit	Updates links to TAC.
5434.1	Invalidating an Online Controlling Person Submission Before Conducting a Search of the CLASS	Updates links to TAC.
5434.4	Invalidation Reasons that Require a Search of the CLASS Before the Submission Can Be Invalidated	Updates links to TAC.
5452	Eligibility to Receive a Permit After Finding a Match for an Applicant	Updates links to TAC.
5453	Eligibility to Serve As a Controlling Person After Finding a Match	Updates links to TAC.
5460	Notifying an Applicant, Permit Holder, or Controlling Person About a Person’s Eligibility to Serve as a Controlling Person	Updates links to TAC.
5462.1	Following Up with an Applicant or Permit Holder Who Does Not Return the Operation Action Form	Updates links to TAC.
5520.1	Relocation Due to Damage or Renovation	Updates links to TAC.
5520.2	Relocation Due to Declared Disaster (RCCR Only)	Updates links to TAC.
5522	Ending the Temporary Relocation in CLASS	Updates links to TAC.
5530	Voluntary Suspension	Updates links to TAC.
5531	Assessing and Granting a Request for Voluntary Suspension	Updates links to TAC.
5533	Denying the Voluntary Suspension	Updates links to TAC.
5534	Ending the Voluntary Suspension	Updates links to TAC.
5540	Voluntary Closure	Updates links to TAC.
5542	Voluntary Closure During an Investigation	Updates links to TAC.
5610	When an Individual or Operation May Request an Administrative Review	Updates links to TAC.
5612	Waiving the Right to an Administrative Review	Updates links to TAC.
5614	Receiving a Request for an Administrative Review	Updates links to TAC.
5615	When a CCR, CCE, or CARE Decision or Action Takes Effect	Updates links to TAC.
5700	Due Process Hearings	Updates links to TAC.
5710	Due Process Hearing Procedure	Updates links to TAC.
5711	Waiving a Due Process Hearing and Expediting the HHSC Decision or Action	Updates links to TAC.
5712	Procedure for Requested Due Process Hearings	Updates links to TAC.
5713	When an HHSC Decision or Action is Effective Following a Due Process Hearing Decision	Updates links to TAC.
5720	Regulating Pending the Due Process Hearing for Denial, Refusal to Renew, Revocation, or Suspension	Updates links to TAC.
5810	Automatic Suspensions	Updates links to TAC.
6100	Overview of Investigations	Updates links to TAC.
6110	Types of Investigations	Updates links to TAC.
6210	Reports Received from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)	Updates links to TAC.
6231.41	Incidents Self-Reported by Operations that May Not Require an Investigation	Updates links to TAC.
6261	Confidentiality of the Reporter’s Identity	Updates links to TAC.
6271.1	Evaluating the Factual Basis of an Anonymous Intake Report	Updates links to TAC.
6271.2	Processing an Anonymous Intake Report in CLASS	Updates links to TAC.
6280	Referring a Report of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation for Investigation When New Allegations are Received During an Investigation	Updates links to TAC.
6340	Notifying the Operation of an Investigation	Updates links to TAC.
6340.1	Methods of Notifying the Operation	Updates links to TAC.
6340.2	Exceptions to Notifying the Operation	Updates links to TAC.
6430	Conducting Inspections	Updates links to TAC.
6443.4	Obtaining Documents From the Operation	Updates links to TAC.
6461	Interference by the Operation	Updates links to TAC.
6511.2	CPA Responsibilities	Updates links to TAC.
6630	Notifying the Operation of the Results of an Investigation	Updates links to TAC.
6632	Completing the Investigation Letter or Inspection Form	Updates links to TAC.
6640	Notifying the Reporter of the Results of the Investigation	Updates links to TAC.
7100	Overview of Voluntary Actions and Enforcement Actions	Updates links to TAC.
7110	Circumstances That May Call for Enforcement Action	Updates links to TAC.
7210	Referring Enforcement Decisions to Child Care Enforcement or Credentialing and Registry Enforcement	Updates links to TAC.
7300	Plan of Action	Updates links to TAC.
7310	Criteria for Recommending a Plan of Action	Updates links to TAC.
7311	Initiating a Plan of Action	Updates links to TAC.
7312.2	When CCR and Operation Cannot Agree on a Proposed Plan of Action	Updates links to TAC.
7315	Inspecting an Operation During a Plan of Action	Updates links to TAC.
7316.2	Ending a Plan of Action Early	Updates links to TAC.
7400	Probation	Update links to TAC.
7410	Criteria for Imposing Probation	Updates links to TAC.
7441	Inspecting an Operation During Probation	Updates links to TAC.
7443	Consultations During Probation	Updates links to TAC.
7450	Ending Probation	Updates links to TAC.
7520	Legal Basis to Impose Administrative Penalties	Updates links to TAC.
7550	Due Process Rights for Administrative Penalties	Updates links to TAC.
7561	When Administrative Penalties Remain Unpaid	Updates links to TAC.
7600	Adverse Actions	Updates links to TAC.
7610	Defining Adverse Action	Updates links to TAC.
7621	Criteria for Imposing a Denial	Updates links to TAC.
7622	Criteria for Imposing an Adverse Amendment	Updates links to TAC.
7623	Criteria for Imposing an Involuntary Suspension	Updates links to TAC.
7624	Criteria for Imposing a Revocation	Updates links to TAC.
7625	Criteria for Refusing to Renew a Permit	Updates links to TAC.
7626	Operating Pending Appeal of an Adverse Action	Updates links to TAC.
7631	Notice of Intent to Deny, Refuse to Renew, Revoke, or Suspend	Updates links to TAC.
7631.2	Requirements if the Action Taken is Refusal to Renew or Revocation and There is Risk to the Health or Safety of Children	Updates links to TAC.
7631.3	Following Up on Notification Requirements for Informing the Public About an Adverse Action	Updates links to TAC.
7631.4	Authorizing and Delivering the Intent to Impose Adverse Action Letter	Updates links to TAC.
7632	Administrative Review for Adverse Action	Updates links to TAC.
7633	Notice of Decision to Deny, Revoke, or Suspend an Application or Permit	Updates links to TAC.
7633.1	Requirements if There is Immediate Risk to Children	Updates links to TAC.
7635	Sending an Operation Final Notice of Suspension, Refusal to Renew, Revocation, or Denial	Updates links to TAC.
7700	Judicial Actions	Updates links to TAC.
7710	Injunction, Including Temporary Injunction	Updates links to TAC.
8210	Confidential Information Not for Release to the Public	Updates links to TAC.
8220	Who Can Receive Confidential Information	Updates links to TAC.
9100	Overview of the Administrator’s License Program	Updates links to TAC.
9110	Documents Required for a Complete Licensed Administrator’s Application	Updates links to TAC.
9120	Processing an Administrator’s License Application	Updates links to TAC.
9200	Applicants Who Have an Administrator’s License from Another State	Updates links to TAC.
9310	Additional Required Documentation if the Applicant is a Military Member, Military Spouse, or Military Veteran Requesting Expedited Licensure or Special Considerations	Updates links to TAC.
9320	Expedited Licensure if the Applicant is a Military Member, Military Spouse or Military Veteran	Updates links to TAC.
9330	Special Considerations for an Applicant Who is a Military Member, Military Spouse or Military Veteran	Updates links to TAC.
9331	Special Considerations When a Military Member Applies to Renew	Updates links to TAC.
9341	Documentation a Military Spouse Must Submit Before Being Approved to Act as an Administrator Without a License	Updates links to TAC.
9342	Evaluating Whether to Approve a Military Spouse to Act as an Administrator Without a License	Updates links to TAC.
9343	Notification of CCR’s Decision for a Military Spouse to Act as an Administrator Without a License	Updates links to TAC.
9344	Expiration of an Authorization for a Military Spouse to Act as an Administrator Without a License	Updates links to TAC.
9350	Waiving Application and Exam Fees for an Applicant Who is a Military Member, Military Spouse or Military Veteran	Updates links to TAC.
9410	Administrator's License – Fee Chart	Updates links to TAC.
9500	Issuing a Child Care Administrator’s License	Updates links to TAC.
9510	Issuance of a Provisional Child Care Administrator’s License	Updates links to TAC.
9620	Inactive Status for an Administrator’s License	Updates links to TAC.
9630	Renewal Fees for an Administrator’s License	Updates links to TAC.
9650	Lapsed Administrator’s Licenses	Updates links to TAC.
9700	Remedial Action on an Administrator’s License	Updates links to TAC.
9710	Handling Attempts to Interfere by a Licensed Administrator or Applicant for an Administrator’s License	Updates links to TAC.
9720	Types of Actions on an Administrator’s License	Updates links to TAC.
9730	Choosing a Remedial Action for an Administrator’s License	Updates links to TAC.
9800	Storing and Purging Closed Records for an Administrator’s License	Updates links to TAC.
10100	Why CCR Conducts Background Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10112	Types of Background Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10112.1	Licensed Administrators	Updates links to TAC.
10113	When Out-of-State Background Checks are Required	Updates links to TAC.
10113.1	When an Out-of-State Criminal History Check Must be Fingerprint Based	Updates links to TAC.
10114	When a National Sex Offender (NSOR) Background Check is Required	Updates links to TAC.
10120	Background Check Requests	Updates links to TAC.
10121	Persons for Whom Operations Must Submit Requests for Background Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10122	Persons for Whom Operations Do Not Submit Requests for Background Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10123	Background Check Requests for Substitute Employees and Special Skills Instructors	Updates links to TAC.
10125	Reviewing Form 2971 Child Care Regulation Request for Background Check	Updates links to TAC.
10200	Central Registry and Out-of-State Abuse and Neglect Background Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10210	Reviewing Results from a Central Registry Search	Updates links to TAC.
10230	Acting on a Central Registry Background Check Match	Updates links to TAC.
10231	Assessing the Abuse or Neglect Results for Determination of Immediate Threat	Updates links to TAC.
10241	Notifying the Designated Perpetrator of the Central Registry Background Check Results and Offering Due Process	Updates links to TAC.
10260	Temporary Risk Evaluation for a Central Registry Match	Updates links to TAC.
10280	Handling Sustained Central Registry Background Check Results	Updates links to TAC.
10290	Out-of-State Abuse and Neglect Background Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10294	Acting on Accepted Out-of-State Abuse and Neglect Results	Updates links to TAC.
10300	Criminal History Background Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10310	Types of Criminal History Background Checks Required	Updates links to TAC.
10311	When a Background Check Subject Must Submit Fingerprints for a Criminal History Background Check	Updates links to TAC.
10320	Acting on the Results of a Criminal History Check	Updates links to TAC.
10321	Determining Appropriate Actions Based on Criminal History	Updates links to TAC.
10323	Processing Court Documents	Updates links to TAC.
10330	Receiving New and Updated Criminal History Results	Updates links to TAC.
10331.1	Temporary Risk Evaluation for Criminal History Pending a Final Disposition	Updates links to TAC.
10331.2	Reconsideration of an Existing Risk Evaluation Decision	Updates links to TAC.
10340.22	Actions for Determining the Subject’s Presence Does Not Pose an Immediate Threat for Juvenile Offense	Updates links to TAC.
10350	Criminal Offenses that Result in Deferred Adjudication Community Supervision	Updates links to TAC.
10360	Criminal History Matches for Licensed Administrators	Updates links to TAC.
10370	Out-of-State Criminal History Background Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10371.1	States Participating in the National Fingerprint File Program	Updates links to TAC.
10374	Acting on Accepted Out-of-State Criminal History Results	Updates links to TAC.
10380	Sex Offender Registry Check Results	Updates links to TAC.
10400	Risk Evaluation	Updates links to TAC.
10410	When a Risk Evaluation is Required	Updates links to TAC.
10411	Temporary Risk Evaluation	Updates links to TAC.
10411.1	Reevaluating a Temporary Risk Evaluation	Updates links to TAC.
10412	Notifying a Subject Who is Eligible for a Risk Evaluation	Updates links to TAC.
10420	Processing Risk Evaluation Requests	Updates links to TAC.
10421	Information Required for All Risk Evaluations	Updates links to TAC.
10422	Additional Information Required for Criminal History Matches	Updates links to TAC.
10423	Additional Documentation Required if the Person is Associated with a Foster or Adoptive Home	Updates links to TAC.
10430	Making a Risk Evaluation Decision	Updates links to TAC.
10432	Time Frame for Making a Risk Evaluation Decision	Updates links to TAC.
10440	When a Risk Evaluation Expires	Updates links to TAC.
10441.2	Reconsideration of Risk Evaluation Due to New or Updated Central Registry Results	Updates links to TAC.
10510	Types of Eligibility Determinations	Updates links to TAC.
10510.2	Overall Background Check Eligibility	Updates links to TAC.
10510.3	Eligibility Determinations Which Include Conditions	Updates links to TAC.
10510.4	Determinations of Ineligible	Updates links to TAC.
10510.41	Determination of Ineligible Due to Noncompliant Background Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10531	Types of Background Check Notifications	Updates links to TAC
10532.1	Time Frame for Sending the Background Check Determination	Updates links to TAC
10533	Background Check Notifications Sent to the Operation	Updates links to TAC
10533.1	Additional Information Sent to a Child-Placing Agency	Updates links to TAC
10534	Other Background Check Notifications Sent to the Operation	Updates links to TAC.
10540	Background Check Notifications Sent to the Subject of the Background Check	Updates links to TAC
10600	Background Check Reviews	Updates links to TAC.
10610	Background Check Results Reviews	Updates links to TAC
10611	Eligibility Determination Reviews	Updates links to TAC
10611.1	Completing the Eligibility Determination Review	Updates links to TAC
10611.2	Review of the Eligibility Determination Review Conducted by the Director of CBCU	Updates links to TAC
10612	Risk Evaluation Decision Review by the CBCU Director	Updates links to TAC
10711	Determining Whether the Operation Submitted All Required Checks	Updates links to TAC.
10712	Evaluating for Conditions on a Subject’s Presence	Updates links to TAC
10713	Determining if the Operation Validated the People List	Updates links to TAC
10714	Administrative Penalties for Background Check Violations	Updates links to TAC
10720	Inactivating a Subject’s Role or Employment	Updates links to TAC
10730	Validating the Employee List for an Operation	Updates links to TAC
10750	When to Deny or Revoke a Permit Based on Criminal History or Child Abuse or Neglect History	Updates links to TAC
Appendix 2000	Handling Inquiries About the Licensing Process and Exemption	Updates links to TAC
Appendix 3000	Notifying the Operation and Types of Governing Bodies	Updates links to TAC
Appendix 9000-3	Renewing Administrator’s Licenses	Updates links to TAC
CCRH Definitions of Terms	CCRH Definitions of Terms	Updates links to TAC.

25-2, Updates links to rules

Revision 25-2; Effective July 1, 2025

The following changes were made:

Section	Title	Change
1140	Operations and Activities Regulated by Licensing	Updates TAC links.
1141	Types of Child Day Care Operations	Updates TAC links.
1142	Types of Residential Child Care	Updates TAC links.
1143	Types of Licensed Administrators	Updates TAC links.
1310	Content and Organization of Child Care Regulation Records	Updates TAC links.
1330	Records Retention	Updates TAC links.
2110	Permits Required for Child Day Care	Updates TAC links.
2110.7	Small Employer-Based Child Care	Updates TAC links.
2120	Permits Required for Residential Child Care	Updates TAC links.
2130	State-Operated Child Care Operations	Updates TAC links.
2310	Types of Exemptions	Updates TAC links.
2320	Governmental Entities that are Exempt from Regulation by CCR	Updates TAC links.
2321.1	A Program Providing Care to Persons Not Lawfully Present in the United States	Updates TAC links.
2322	Programs Under the Regulatory Authority of Other State Agencies	Updates TAC links.
2322.1	Correctional Facilities	Updates TAC links.
2322.2	Treatment Facilities	Updates TAC links.
2322.3	Youth Camps	Updates TAC links.
2323	Municipal Recreation Programs	Updates TAC links.
2330	Programs of Limited Duration that are Exempt from Regulation by CCR	Updates TAC links.
2331	Program with Parents on the Premises	Updates TAC links.
2332	Short-Term Program	Updates TAC links.
2333	Religious Program	Updates TAC links.
2334	Foreign Exchange or Sponsorship Program	Updates TAC links.
2340	Educational Programs that are Exempt from Regulation by CCR	Updates TAC links.
2341	Accredited Educational Program for Grades Pre-K and Above	Updates TAC links.
2342	Before or After-School Program Operated by an Educational Facility	Updates TAC links.
2343	Before or After-School Program Operated by a Contracted Entity	Updates TAC links.
2344	Educational Program that is a Member of an Organization Requiring Compliance with the Organization’s Own Standards	Updates TAC links.
2345	Private Educational Program	Updates TAC links.
2346	Additional Exemption Criteria when an Educational Program Provides Residential Child Care	Updates TAC links.
2347	When an Exempt Educational Program Must Obtain a Permit for a Portion of the Program	Updates TAC links.
2350	Miscellaneous Programs Exempt from Regulation by CCR	Updates TAC links.
2351	Neighborhood Recreation Program	Updates TAC links.
2352	Skills Program	Updates TAC links.
2353	Caregiver Has Written Agreement with a Parent to Provide Residential Care	Updates TAC links.
2354	Emergency Shelter for Minors	Updates TAC links.
2355	Child or Sibling Group Placed by the Department of Family and Protective Services	Updates TAC links.
2356	Food Distribution Program	Updates TAC links.
2357	Emergency Shelter for Victims of Human Trafficking	Updates TAC links.
2358	Respite Care for a Local Mental Health Authority	Updates TAC links.
2362	Background Check Only Entities	Updates TAC links.
2410	Overview of the Exemption Process	Updates TAC links.
2420	Determining if a Program is Exempt from Regulation	Updates TAC links.
2421	Processing the Exemption for an Educational Program that is a Member of an Organization Requiring Compliance With its own Standards	Updates TAC links.
2424	Exempt Programs that Operate in the Same Locations as Regulated Operations	Updates TAC links.
2460	When an Exempt Program Requests Regulation by CCR	Updates TAC links.
2510	Determining if Changes to an Exempt Program Change the Program’s Exemption Status	Updates TAC links.
3121.1	Documenting Fee Exemptions in CLASS	Updates TAC links.
3130	The Application Process	Updates TAC links.
3140.1	Public Notice and Hearing Requirements for General Residential Operation Applicants	Updates TAC links.
3140.2	Public Notice and Hearing Requirements for General Residential Operation Permit Holders	Updates TAC links.
3141	General Requirements for Public Hearing and Notice	Updates TAC links.
3142	CCR’s Role During the Public Hearing	Updates TAC links.
3143	Verbatim Record and Report of Public Comment from the Community	Updates TAC links.
3150	“No Trespassing” Signs for Certain General Residential Operations	Updates TAC links.
3210	Orientation, Inquiry Meeting, or Pre-Application Interview	Updates TAC links.
3211	When a Pre-Application Interview is Required	Updates TAC links.
3212	Approved Locations for a Pre-Application Interview	Updates TAC links.
3213	Topics Covered and Forms Provided During the Pre-Application Interview	Updates TAC links.
3213.11	Additional Information for Child Day Care Governing Body Responsibilities	Updates TAC links.
3213.12	Additional Information for Residential Child Care Governing Body Responsibilities	Updates TAC links.
3213.2	Controlling Person Responsibilities	Updates TAC links.
3213.3	Background Check Responsibilities	Updates TAC links.
3213.4	Payment of Fees	Updates TAC links.
3213.5	Liability Insurance	Updates TAC links.
3221	Time Frame for Reviewing and Making a Decision on the Application	Updates TAC links.
3221.1	Good Cause to Exceed the Time Frame for Processing an Application	Updates TAC links.
3222	How to Determine Whether the Applicant Is Eligible to Apply	Updates TAC links.
3223.1	If the Application is Incomplete or Contains Errors	Updates TAC links.
3224	Accepting the Application	Updates TAC links.
3225.2	Handling Applications Returned for the Third Time in a Year	Updates TAC links.
3226	When to Delay a Decision on an Application	Updates TAC links.
3226.1	Reasons to Delay a Decision Specific to Residential Child Care Applications	Updates TAC links.
3231	When an Applicant Withdraws an Application	Updates TAC links.
3232.1	Basis to Deny a Permit	Updates TAC links.
3312	Evaluating Background Checks	Updates TAC links.
3313	Inspecting the Operation (Except Listed Homes)	Updates TAC links.
3313.1	Time Frames	Updates TAC links.
3313.3	Abbreviated Inspection	Updates TAC links.
3313.6	Confirming Fire, Sanitation and Gas Inspections (Except for Listed Homes and Child-Placing Agencies)	Updates TAC links.
3321	Denial of a Permit or Amendment for Failure to Comply with Public Notice and Hearing Rules	Updates TAC links.
3322	Fee Exemptions for Certain Residential Operations	Updates TAC links.
3323.1	When to Associate Ownership (RCCR Only)	Updates TAC links.
3324	Providing the Survey Link for “No Trespassing” Signs Information During Application Inspection	Updates TAC links.
3330	Director and Primary Caregiver Qualifications for Licensed Child Day Care Operations	Updates TAC links.
3331	Designated Director Does Not Meet Qualifications	Updates TAC links.
3332.1	When to Associate Operations (DCCR Only)	Updates TAC links.
3341	Child Day Care Operations that are Not Contiguous	Updates TAC links.
3351	Foster Homes that Also Provide Child Day Care	Updates TAC links.
3352	General Residential Operations that Also Provide Child Day Care	Updates TAC links.
3410	When to Issue a Permit	Updates TAC links.
3411	Good Cause to Exceed the Time Frame for Issuing a Permit	Updates TAC links.
3412	Criteria for Issuing an Initial License	Updates TAC links.
3421.1	Child Day Care	Updates TAC links.
3421.2	Residential Child Care	Updates TAC links.
3421.21	Types of Services Included as Restrictions	Updates TAC links.
3422	How to Prepare a Compliance Certificate	Updates TAC links.
3423	How to Prepare a Registration and Listing	Updates TAC links.
3424.4	Special Services for Residential Operations	Updates TAC links.
3424.41	Emergency Services for Child-Placing Agencies and Independent Homes	Updates TAC links.
3430	Recommending Denial of a Permit	Updates TAC links.
3510	Evaluating During the Initial License Period	Updates TAC links.
3511.1	Frequency of Inspections	Updates TAC links.
3520	Renewing an Initial License	Updates TAC links.
3522	How to Renew an Initial License	Updates TAC links.
3531	Time Frame for Issuing a Full License	Updates TAC links.
3531.1	Criteria for Issuing a Full License When an Operation Has an Initial License	Updates TAC links.
3532	Full License for an Operation that Changes Ownership	Updates TAC links.
3540	Decision Not to Recommend Issuance	Updates TAC links.
3723	Reimbursement for Publishing the Notice of Revocation	Updates TAC links.
3810	Circumstances That May Require Amending the Permit	Updates TAC links.
3812	When an Operation Changes Location	Updates TAC links.
3830	Changes that Require an Application for a New Permit	Updates TAC links.
3833	Change of Ownership	Updates TAC links.
3911	Operations Subject to Permit Renewal	Updates TAC links.
3912	When an Operation’s Permit Renewal is Due	Updates TAC links.
3913	Definitions of Renewal Period and Late Renewal Period	Updates TAC links.
3922.1	Definition of a Complete Permit Renewal Application	Updates TAC links.
3923	Time Frames for Processing a Permit Renewal Application	Updates TAC links.
3924	Processing the Permit Renewal Application	Updates TAC links.
3924.1	Entering a Paper Permit Renewal Application into CLASS	Updates TAC links.
3924.3	Reviewing the Five-Year Summary of Deficiencies Details	Updates TAC links.
3924.4	Reviewing Deficiencies Not Corrected Details	Updates TAC links.
3924.5	Public Hearings for Permit Renewals of Certain General Residential Operations	Updates TAC links.
3925	Accepting a Renewal Application	Updates TAC links.
3927	Refusal to Renew a Permit	Updates TAC links.
3930	Expiration of a Permit	Updates TAC links.
4100	Inspecting Child-Care Operations	Updates TAC links.
4110	The Authority to Monitor Child Care in Texas	Updates TAC links.
4131.3	Child Day Care Annual Meeting with the Designated Director at a Licensed Child Care Center	Updates TAC links.
4132	Minimum Inspection Requirements for Registered Child Care Homes	Updates TAC links.
4133	Operations that are Not Regularly Inspected	Updates TAC links.
4150	Conducting Inspections	Updates TAC links.
4150.1	Additional Requirements for Investigation Inspections	Updates TAC links.
4153	Reviewing Records at an Operation or a Central Administrative Location	Updates TAC links.
4154.1	Providing Technical Assistance	Updates TAC links.
4159	Handling Resistance or Refusal to Allow Inspection	Updates TAC links.
4159.1	Attempted Interference by a Licensed Administrator or Applicant for an Administrator’s License	Updates TAC links.
4161	Completing CLASS Form 2936 Child-Care Facility Inspection	Updates TAC links.
4170	Conducting the Exit Conference	Updates TAC links.
4173	Posting the Day Care Inspection Form or Assessment Form	Updates TAC links.
4300	Conducting a Follow-Up with an Operation	Updates TAC links.
4350	Granting an Operation Additional Time to Comply with a Requirement Cited as a Deficiency	Updates TAC links.
4421	Monitoring Child-Placing Agencies	Updates TAC links.
4430	Random-Sample Monitoring of CPA Foster Homes	Updates TAC links.
4432	Selecting CPA Foster Homes for Random-Sampling Inspections	Updates TAC links.
4600	Evaluating Compliance with Liability Insurance Requirements	Updates TAC links.
4611	When to Evaluate Liability Insurance Requirements for Licensed Operations	Updates TAC links.
4612	When to Evaluate Liability Insurance Requirements for Registered Child Care Homes	Updates TAC links.
4613	When to Evaluate Liability Insurance Requirements for Listed Family Homes	Updates TAC links.
4700	Reviewing Operation Policies	Updates TAC links.

25-1, Updates Sections 3000, 6000 and 10000

Revision 25-1; Effective Feb. 7, 2025

The following change(s) were made:

Revised	Title	Change
3330	Additional Activities to Complete for DCCR Operations	Changes title to Director and Primary Caregiver Qualifications for Licensed Child Day Care Operations. Identifies qualifications for a director or primary caregiver for an operation.
3331	Evaluating Director and Primary Caregiver Qualifications for Licensed Child Day Care Operations	Changes title to Designated Director Does Not Meet Qualifications. Identifies qualifications for waivers and interim director certificate.
3331.1	How to Evaluate Qualifications	Deletes section. Removes procedure.
3331.2	Issuing a Director’s Certificate	Deletes section.
3331.3	When a Director Does Not Meet Qualifications	Deletes section.
6240	Assessing an Intake Report for Priority	Changes title to Intake Prioritization. Adds subheadings and updates policy for residential child care.
10225	Ensuring Complete Abuse or Neglect History	Corrects language.

24-4 Updates Sections 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, 7000, 8000, and 10000

Revision 24-4; Effective Nov. 13, 2024

The following change(s) were made:

Revised	Title	Change
2230	Next Steps After Evaluating an Exemption Request	Updates to correct letter reference to 2847 Not Subject Response
3213.6	Additional Information	Deletes section.
4161.24	Technical Assistance for Violations Recommended for an Administrative Penalty	Updates job aid title and reference.
5611	Explaining the Right to an Administrative Review	Removes procedure.
6110	Types of Investigations	Adds reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of an adult
6312	Conducting the Initial Investigation Staffing (Residential Child Care Only)	Updates title to Conducting the Initial Investigation Staffing, Residential Child Care Only. Removes procedure.
6313.2	Determining Which Statutes, Administrative Rules, and Minimum Standards to Evaluate	Deletes section.
6314	Determining Which Statutes, Administrative Rules and Minimum Standards to Evaluate	Adds new section to incorporate content from 6313.2. Clarifies how the investigator evaluates an operation’s compliance. Removes procedure.
6480	Conducting the 20-Day Investigation Conclusion Staffing (Residential Child Care Only)	Changes title to Conducting the Investigation Conclusion Staffing, Residential Child Care Only. Clarifies CCR policy and timelines for all investigation conclusion staffings. Removes procedure.
6550	Investigations of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation of Elderly Adult or Adult with Disability in Residential Child Care Operations	Adds new section.
6551	Assessing the Priority of an Intake Related to a PI Investigation	Adds new section.
7500	Administrative Penalties	Updates 7500 and subsections related to administrative penalty policies
7510	Legal Basis to Impose Administrative Penalties	Updates title to Overview of CCR and Child Care Enforcement Staff Responsibilities Related to Administrative Penalties. Changes content to explain CCR and CCE responsibilities.
7511	Imposing an Administrative Penalty Before Taking a Corrective Action	Deletes section.
7512	Imposing an Administrative Penalty After Taking a Corrective Action	Deletes section.
7520	Assessing the Need for an Administrative Penalty	Updates title to Legal Basis to Impose Administrative Penalties. Moves content from 7510.
7521	A Single High Risk Violation	Deletes section.
7522	Repeated High Risk Violations	Deletes section.
7522.1	Repeated Violations of Background Check Requirements	Deletes section.
7530	Recommending the Administrative Penalty	Updates title to Reserved for Future Use.
7531	When to Recommend the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7531	Child Care Enforcement Disagrees with the Deficiency Cited for an Administrative Penalty.	Adds new section to describe that CCE notifies CCR of their recommendation.
7531.1	When the Violation is Corrected at the Time of the Inspection	Deletes section.
7531.2	When the Violation is Not Corrected During the Inspection	Deletes section.
7532	How to Document the Recommendation to Impose the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7532.1	Determining the Maximum Daily Penalty Amount	Deletes section.
7532.11	Determining the Operation's Capacity	Deletes section.
7532.12	Determining the Number of Days to Impose an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7532.13	Submitting the Recommendation to the Supervisor	Deletes section.
7533	Supervisor and Legal Review of the Recommendation to Impose an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7533.1	Supervisor Agrees and Sends Notification of the Recommendation to Impose an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7533.2	Supervisor Disagrees with the Recommendation to Impose a Penalty	Deletes section.
7533.3	Supervisor Disagrees with the Minimum Standard or Rule Cited for the Penalty	Deletes section,
7534	Contents of the Notice of Recommendation for Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7535	Reviewing the Status of Administrative Reviews for Minimum Standard or Rule Violation Identified in the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7540	Steps to Take after Sending the Notice of Recommendation for Administrative Penalty	Updates title to Steps the Operation Takes after CCE Sends the Notice of Recommendation for Administrative Penalty. Removes procedure. Clarifies CCR and CCE responsibilities. Updates reference.
7550	Issuing the Order to Pay an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7550	Due Process Rights for Administrative Penalties	Adds new section that incorporates content from 7560 and updates language.
7551	When to Send the Order to Pay the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7551	The Right to Request a Judicial Review of an Administrative Penalty After a Due Process Hearing	Adds new section that incorporates content from 7564 and updates reference.
7552	Processing the Order to Pay the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7560	Due Process Rights for Administrative Penalties	Deletes section.
7560	Payment and Nonpayment of Administrative Penalties	Adds new section that incorporates content from 7570 and updates language.
7561	Determining Whether a Request for a Due Process Hearing Meets the Due Date	Deletes section.
7561	When Administrative Penalties Remain Unpaid	Adds new section that incorporates content from 7572 and updates language.
7562	Processing a Legal Reduction of an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7563	Processing the Outcome of a Due Process Hearing for an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7563.1	Due Process Hearing Upholds the Decision to Impose the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7563.2	Due Process Hearing Overturns the Decision to Impose the Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7564	The Right to Request a Judicial Review of an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7564.1	If the Right to a Judicial Review is Waived	Deletes section.
7564.2	If a Judicial Review is Requested	Deletes section.
7564.21	Documenting the Outcome of the Judicial Review	Deletes section.
7570	Payment and Nonpayment of Administrative Penalties	Deletes section.
7571	Overpayment of an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
7572	When Administrative Penalties Remain Unpaid	Deletes section.
7572.1	Nonpayment Due to Non-Sufficient Funds	Deletes section.
7573	Documenting the Final Result of an Administrative Penalty	Deletes section.
8210	Confidential Information Not for Release to the Public	Adds requirements for Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) investigations and HHSC Long Term Care Regulation investigations.
10200	Central Registry and Out-of-State Abuse and Neglect Background Checks	Updates language.
10210	Reviewing Results from a Central Registry Search	Updates policy language and removes procedure.
10220	Determining if Additional Action is Needed for Central Registry Matches	Updates policy language and removes procedure.
10221	Preponderance Reviews for Unsustained Findings Made Before April 16, 1999	Deletes section.
10221.1	Requesting a Preponderance Review	Deletes section.
10221.2	Acting on the Results of the Preponderance Review	Deletes section.
10222	Reviewing Prior Due Process Offers	Deletes section.
10222.1	Reviewing History for Prior Due Process Offers	Deletes section.
10222.2	Acting on Due Process Review	Deletes section.
10223	Reviewing Open Investigations and DFPS Alternative Response Cases	Deletes section.
10224	Tracking Open Investigations and DFPS Alternative Response Cases for Closure	Deletes section.
10225	Ensuring Complete Central Registry Results	Changes title to Ensuring Complete Abuse or Neglect History. Updates language to include all abuse or neglect results.
10226	Central Registry and Out-of-State Abuse or Neglect Results for Licensed Administrators	Deletes section.
10230	Acting on a Central Registry Background Check Match	Updates language.
10231	Assessing the Risk of Central Registry Matches for Determination of Immediate Threat	Changes title to Assessing Abuse or Neglect Results for Determination of Immediate Threat. Updates language to include all abuse or neglect results.
10232	Requests for Determination of Immediate Threat	Deletes section.
10232.1	Processing a Determination of Immediate Threat	Deletes section.
10233	Determining Subject’s Presence Does Not Pose Immediate Threat	Deletes section.
10260	Temporary Risk Evaluation for a Central Registry Match	Clarifies policy for temporary risk evaluations for foster and adoptive homes with pending verifications or approvals.
10450	Risk Evaluation Predictions	Updates reference.
10533.1	Additional Information Sent to a Child-Placing Agency	Clarifies language and adds exception.
10714	Administrative Penalties for Background Check Violations	Clarifies CCR and CCE responsibilities. Updates references.

CCRH Revisions

25-3, Updates links to rules

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25-2, Updates links to rules

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25-1, Updates Sections 3000, 6000 and 10000

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24-4 Updates Sections 2000, 3000, 4000, 6000, 7000, 8000, and 10000

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