Texas Health and Safety Code

§ 248A.0525 — TEMPORARY LICENSE PROCEDURES

HS § 248A.0525Title 4. HEALTH FACILITIES · Part B. LICENSING OF HEALTH FACILITIES · Ch. 248A. PRESCRIBED PEDIATRIC EXTENDED CARE CENTERS · Art. B. LICENSING OF CENTERS

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(a)An applicant for an initial license under Section 248A.052 may request, in the manner prescribed by the department and in accordance with this section, that the department issue a temporary license pending the department's review of the applicant's application for an initial license. An applicant is not required to request a temporary license to receive an initial or renewal license.

(b)A temporary license issued under this section authorizes an applicant to provide nonresidential basic services to not more than six minors until the temporary license expires or terminates in accordance with this section.

(c)On receipt of a temporary license request, the department shall conduct a review of the applicant's policies, procedures, and staffing plans to serve minors in the center.

(d)The department shall grant an applicant's request for a temporary license if the department determines the applicant is eligible for the license as provided by this subsection. The department may not grant a request for a temporary license if the department determines the applicant is ineligible for the license under this subsection. An applicant is eligible for a temporary license only if the applicant meets:

(1)the license application requirements of Sections 248A.052(a) and (b) and the license application rules adopted under this chapter;

(2)the building requirements and standards for a center provided in department rules adopted under this chapter; and

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 557 (H.B. 2340), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.