tx-July102026-84: 26 TAC §742.401 — Minimum Standards for Listed Family Homes
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STATUTORY AUTHORITY The amendment is 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 system, 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 HRC Chapter 42. The amendment implements Texas Government Code §524.0151 and §524.0005, and HRC §42.042(a). §742.401. Notification Requirements. [What are the notification requirements?] (a) A caregiver must notify the Department of Family and Protective Services immediately at 1-800-252-5400 if: (1) the caregiver suspects a child has been abused, neglected, or exploited, as defined in Texas Family Code §261.001; [There is any suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation;] (2) a [A] child dies while in the caregiver's [your] care; [or] (3) a [A] child was left unattended [forgotten] in the caregiver's [a] vehicle; or (4) a child wandered away from the caregiver's [your] home or care unsupervised. (b) If it is alleged or suspected that a...
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