SECTION 745.8447. What must I do if Licensing notifies me of a deficiency?

(a) You must:

(1) Correct the deficiency within the timeframe that we specified, unless we approve an extension as provided in subsections (c) and (d) of this section; and

(2) Meet all licensing statutes, rules, and minimum standards.

(b) You may dispute the deficiency by requesting an administrative review; see Title 26, Chapter 745, Subchapter M, Division 1 (relating to Administrative Reviews).

(c) We may extend the timeframe we specified to correct a cited deficiency if you send us a written request that:

(1) Includes a reason for an extension, and we determine that:

(A) There is cause for the extension; and

(B) Extending the time frame would not pose an immediate danger to children in care; or

(2) States you have requested an administrative review of the deficiency, and we determine that extending the timeframe would not pose an immediate danger to children in care.

(d) If you request an extension, we will notify you:

(1) Whether we approve or deny your request for an extension to the compliance date; and

(2) If we approve your request, what the new compliance date is.

(e) If we approve your request for an extension, you must correct the deficiency within the new timeframe we specified or request a new extension.

Source Note: The provisions of this §745.8447 adopted to be effective August 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 3990