SECTION 553.19. General Application Requirements

(a) An applicant must use the online portal and the forms prescribed by HHSC to submit a license application and for all licensure requirements and activities that can be met or conducted using the online portal.

(b) An applicant must complete the application and furnish all documents and information that HHSC requests in accordance with the instructions provided with the application. An application must be complete, accurate, and submitted with full payment of applicable license fees described in §553.47 of this subchapter (relating to License Fees). If an applicant provides incorrect or false information, or withholds information, HHSC may deny the application as described in §553.17(h) of this subchapter (relating to Criteria for Licensing).

(c) An application must include documentation from the local fire authority that the facility and its operations meet local fire ordinances.

(d) If an applicant decides not to continue the application process for a license after submitting an application and license fee, the applicant must submit to HHSC a request to withdraw the application. HHSC does not refund the license fee for an application that is withdrawn, except as provided in §553.21(d) of this subchapter (relating to Time Periods for Processing All Types of License Applications).

Source Note: The provisions of this §553.19 adopted to be effective August 31, 2021, 46 TexReg 5017