Texas § 42.162 AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT LIMITED INSPECTIONS.

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§ 42.162 — AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT LIMITED INSPECTIONS.

Texas § 42.162

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Tex. Human Resources Code Code Ann. § 42.162 (2026).

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Sec. 42.162. AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT LIMITED INSPECTIONS.

(a)The department may inspect an employer-based day-care facility operating under this subchapter if the department receives a complaint or report of child abuse or neglect alleged to have occurred at the facility.

(b)If the department inspects an employer-based day-care facility as authorized by this section, the department may require the small employer operating the facility to take appropriate corrective action the department determines necessary to comply with the requirements of this subchapter and to ensure the health and safety of children receiving care at the facility. The department may continue to inspect the facility until corrective action is taken and for a reasonable time after that action is taken to ensure continued

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Sec. 42.162. AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT LIMITED INSPECTIONS. (a) The department may inspect an employer-based day-care facility operating under this subchapter if the department receives a complaint or report of child abuse or neglect alleged to have occurred at the facility.
(b) If the department inspects an employer-based day-care facility as authorized by this section, the department may require the small employer operating the facility to take appropriate corrective action the department determines necessary to comply with the requirements of this subchapter and to ensure the health and safety of children receiving care at the facility. The department may continue to inspect the facility until corrective action is taken and for a reasonable time after that action is taken to ensure continued compliance.
(c) The department may charge a small employer issued a permit under this subchapter a reasonable fee set by the executive commissioner by rule for the cost of services provided by the department in formulating, monitoring, and implementing a corrective action plan under this section.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1414 (H.B. 1385 ), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2007. Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219 ), Sec. 4.243, eff. April 2, 2015.