Texas § 310.005 REFERRAL SERVICES.

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§ 310.005 — REFERRAL SERVICES.

Texas § 310.005

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Tex. Labor Code Code Ann. § 310.005 (2026).

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Sec. 310.005. REFERRAL SERVICES.

(a)The network, through its members, shall provide referral services to:

(1)a person who is seeking child-care and early childhood education services; and

(2)an employer seeking child-care assistance for the employer or an employee through:

(A)a consultation regarding the availability of child-care and early childhood education services; or

(B)specialized services for the employer or its employees.

(b)In addition to providing referrals to child-care and early childhood education services, the network, through its members, shall provide:

(1)referrals to available support services, including:

(A)parenting education classes; and

(B)services for parents or children offered by health and human services agencies, as defined by Section 521.0001 , Governme

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Sec. 310.005. REFERRAL SERVICES. (a) The network, through its members, shall provide referral services to:
(1) a person who is seeking child-care and early childhood education services; and
(2) an employer seeking child-care assistance for the employer or an employee through:
(A) a consultation regarding the availability of child-care and early childhood education services; or
(B) specialized services for the employer or its employees.
(b) In addition to providing referrals to child-care and early childhood education services, the network, through its members, shall provide:
(1) referrals to available support services, including:
(A) parenting education classes; and
(B) services for parents or children offered by health and human services agencies, as defined by Section 521.0001 , Government Code, or otherwise available in the community; and
(2) information for consumers of child-care and early childhood education services, including:
(A) information regarding early childhood development;
(B) criteria for identifying quality child-care and early childhood education services that support the healthy development of children; and
(C) other information that will assist consumers in making informed and effective choices regarding child-care and early childhood education services.

Legislative History

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1445, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by: Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611 ), Sec. 2.141, eff. April 1, 2025.