Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 745 - LICENSING
Subchapter F - BACKGROUND CHECKS
Division 4 - CRIMINAL HISTORY, SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY, AND CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FINDINGS
Section 745.671 - What types of findings from the Central Registry or out-of-state child abuse and neglect registries may affect a subject's ability to be present at an operation?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 745.671

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

(a) The following chart lists the types of findings from the Central Registry and out-of-state child abuse and neglect registries that may affect a subject's ability to be present at an operation. The chart specifies whether a subject with a finding is barred from being present at an operation or is eligible for a risk evaluation, and whether a subject eligible for a risk evaluation may be present at an operation pending the outcome of the risk evaluation:

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(b) A subject who requires a background check under this subchapter in relation to a current or prospective foster or adoptive home is eligible for a risk evaluation for a sustained finding of physical abuse, if:

(1) It has been more than five years since the date of the physical abuse finding; and

(2) The prospective foster or adoptive parent is related to or has a significant longstanding relationship with the foster or adoptive child.

(c) This rule does not apply to a person who requires a background check under this subchapter because of the person's responsibilities as a DFPS or Licensing employee or volunteer. The person will have a background check conducted by DFPS or HHSC as part of the person's application to become an employee or volunteer.

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