Texas Administrative Code
Title 25 - HEALTH SERVICES
Part 1 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES
Chapter 137 - BIRTHING CENTERS
Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 137.4 - General Provisions for Licensure
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) All first-time applications for a license are applications for an initial license.
(b) The applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
(c) A separate license is required for each place of business.
(d) A center may not admit a client in labor until it has received an initial license.
(e) The licensed location must be in Texas.
(f) The owner of the center is responsible for ensuring the center's compliance with the Act and this chapter.
(g) A license must be renewed biannually.
(h) The license shall be displayed in a public area of the center that is readily accessible to patients, employees and visitors.
(i) The license may not be transferred or assigned from one person to another person.
(j) A center shall have the financial ability to carry out its functions under the Act and this chapter.