tx-June52026-33: 40 TAC §§809.72, 809.73, 809.78 — 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. §809.72. Parent Eligibility Documentation Requirements. (a) Parents shall provide the Board's child care contractor with all information necessary to determine initial eligibility according to the Board's administrative policies and procedures before a child can be initially determined or redetermined eligible for child care services and care authorized, unless the child is experiencing homelessness pursuant to §809.52 of this chapter or receiving child care during initial job search pursuant to §809.56 of this chapter. (b) A parent's failure to submit eligibility documentation shall result in initial denial of child care services or termination of services at the...

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