tx-August72026-275: 26 TAC §§749.1201, 749.1203, 749.1205, 749.1207, 749.1209, 749.1211, 749.1213, 749.1215, 749.1217 — Minimum Standards for Child-placing Agencies
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STATUTORY AUTHORITY The new sections are authorized by Texas Government Code §524.0151, which provides that the executive commissioner of HHSC shall adopt rules for the operation and provision of services by the health and human services agencies, and Texas Government Code §524.0005, which provides the executive commissioner of HHSC with broad rulemaking authority. In addition, HRC §42.042(a) requires HHSC to adopt rules to carry out the requirements of Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 42. §749.1201. Admission Criteria. (a) A child-placing agency (CPA) may admit a child or young adult for placement in a foster home (home) after ensuring: (1) the child or young adult meets the CPA's admission policy; (2) the CPA and home can provide the services the child or young adult requires; and (3) the home can meet the child or young adult's specific needs. (b) The CPA may admit a young adult into the care of a home if the young adult: (1) comes immediately from another residential child-care operation; (2) will continue to need the same level of care and is unlikely to physically or intellectually progress over time; and (3) is in the legal custody of the Texas Department of Family and...
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