tx-June52026-32: 40 TAC §§809.41 - 809.43, 809.45, 809.47, 809.49, 809.51, 809.52, 809.54, 809.56 — Child Care Services

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Summary

The rules are proposed under Texas Government Code, §2308.3155(b), Texas Labor Code §301.0015 and §302.002(d), which provide TWC with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of the Texas Rising Star Program and TWC services and activities. The proposed rules implement HB 2294, 89th Texas Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, and relate to Texas Labor Code, Title 4, particularly Chapters 301 and 302, as well as Texas Government Code, Chapter 2308. §809.41. A Child's General Eligibility for Child Care Services. (a) Except for a child receiving or needing protective services as described in §809.49 of this chapter, for a child to be eligible to receive child care services, at the time of eligibility determination or redetermination, a Board shall ensure that the child: (1) meets one of the following age requirements: (A) be under 13 years of age; or (B) be a child with disabilities under 19 years of age; (2) is a United States citizen or legal immigrant as determined under applicable federal laws, regulations, and guidelines; and (3) resides with: (A) a family within the Board's workforce area: (i) whose income does...

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