Texas Human Resources Code

§ 42.075 — CIVIL PENALTY

HR § 42.075Title 2. HUMAN SERVICES AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES IN GENERAL · Part D. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; CHILD WELFARE AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES · Ch. 42. REGULATION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES, HOMES, AND AGENCIES THAT PROVIDE CHILD-CARE SERVICES · Art. D. REMEDIES

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(a)A person is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $100 for each day of violation and for each act of violation if the person:

(1)threatens serious harm to a child in a facility or family home by violating a provision of this chapter or a department rule or standard;

(2)violates a provision of this chapter or a department rule or standard three or more times within a 12-month period;

(3)places a public advertisement for an unlicensed facility or an unlisted or unregistered family home;

(4)knowingly fails to meet or maintain any criterion of an exemption authorized under Section 42.041 and engages in activities that require a license or registration; or

(5)fails to inform the department of a change in status and the person knows the change in status requires the person to be licensed or registered under this chapter.

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 720 (S.B. 68), Sec. 16, eff. September 1, 2009.