Section 141.0025 - Waiver; Appeal(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for which an application for a waiver under this section has been denied or for which a waiver under this section has been revoked may appeal the action in the manner provided for appeal of contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code.Tex. Health and Safety Code § 141.0025
Amended by Acts 2023, Texas Acts of the 88th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 644,Sec. 69, eff. 9/1/2023.Added by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 1146,Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2017.