tx-July172026-84: 26 TAC §745.683, §745.695 — Licensing
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STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendment is adopted under 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 system, and Texas Government Code §524.0005, which provides the executive commissioner of HHSC with broad rule-making authority. In addition, the adoption of rule changes relating to §§745.21, 745.601, 745.607, 745.609, 745.615, 745.631, 745.643, 745.675, 745.683, 745.695, 745.751, 745.775, and 745.8483 are authorized by Texas Human Resources Code §42.042, which requires the executive commissioner to adopt rules and minimum standards related to required qualifications and background checks of employees at regulated facilities. The agency certifies that legal counsel has reviewed the adoption and found it to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority. Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on July 2, 2026. TRD-202602714 Karen Ray Chief Counsel Health and Human Services Commission Effective date: August 31, 2026 Proposal publication date: April 24, 2026 For further information, please call: (512) 438-3269 DIVISION 7.
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