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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. |