WAIVER; APPEAL.
Tex. HEALTH & SAFETY Code § 141.0025.
in effect(a) The department may grant a waiver from the requirements of this chapter to a program that:
(1) is sponsored by a religious organization as defined by Section 464.051 ;
(2) has been in operation for at least 30 consecutive years;
(3) operates one camp for not more than seven days in any year;
(4) has not more than 80 campers;
(5) is conducted by adult participants who are all volunteers;
(6) operates in a county with a population of at least 4,000 but not more than 4,350; and
(7) ensures that background checks are conducted on and the training required under Section 141.0095 is completed by each adult participating in the program.
(b) A waiver granted by the department under Subsection (a) is valid until the waiver is revoked for cause by the department.
(c) A person who operates a program for which an application for a waiver under this section has been denied or for which a waiver under this section has been revoked may appeal the action in the manner provided for appeal of contested cases under Chapter 2001 , Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 492 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.