| (a) An authorized representative of Licensing may inspect
or investigate:
(1) An operation that is subject to regulation under
Texas Human Resources Code (HRC) Chapter 42 to:
(A) Monitor the operation's compliance with licensing
statutes, rules, and minimum standards; and
(B) Investigate an allegation of non-compliance with
licensing statutes, rules, and minimum standards; and
(2) An unlicensed program providing care to children
to determine whether the program is subject to regulation by Licensing.
(b) An authorized representative of the Texas Department
of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) may investigate an operation
that is subject to regulation under HRC Chapter 42 to investigate
an allegation of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation as described
in Title 40, Part 19, Chapter 707, Subchapter C, Child Care Investigations.
(c) An authorized representative of Licensing may inspect
under subsection (a) of this section during or after a DFPS investigation
under subsection (b) of this section.
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