SECTION 745.8403. What actions may Licensing take during an inspection or investigation?

During an inspection or investigation, we may take actions that reduce the risk to children and protect the health, safety, and well-being of children in care, including:

(1) Evaluating whether the operation is subject to regulation;

(2) Conducting a walkthrough of the operation;

(3) Verifying compliance with licensing statutes, rules, and minimum standards;

(4) Assessing the risk to children in the operation;

(5) Assisting the operation with identifying problems contributing to deficiencies in licensing statutes, rules, and minimum standards;

(6) Offering technical assistance;

(7) Gathering information; and

(8) Making a fair, accurate, and impartial decision regarding your compliance with licensing statutes, rules, and minimum standards.

Source Note: The provisions of this §745.8403 adopted to be effective August 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 3990