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.

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