Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 555 - NURSING FACILITY ADMINISTRATORS
Subchapter C - LICENSES
Section 555.31 - Initial License

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 555.31

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) issues a license to an applicant who:

(1) receives a passing score on the state and NAB examination;

(2) submits the initial license fee to HHSC through the online portal; and

(3) does not have a criminal history that HHSC determines is a basis for denying the license under § 555.41 of this subchapter (relating to Licensure of Persons with Criminal Backgrounds).

(b) HHSC may determine that a criminal conviction or a sanction taken against an applicant in Texas or another state is a basis for pending or denying an initial license.

(c) A license expires two years from the date issued.

(d) A licensee must keep HHSC informed of the licensee's current home address and employment address. If employed by a nursing facility, a licensee must change his or her employment information through the online portal within 30 days after a change of employment.

(e) A licensee who does not notify HHSC through the online portal of a change in address or employment within the required 30 days may be subject to an administrative penalty as provided in § 555.57 of this chapter (relating to Schedule of Sanctions).

(f) A licensee must notify HHSC of a change of name through the online portal by submitting a name change application.

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