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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 745LICENSING
SUBCHAPTER KINSPECTIONS, INVESTIGATIONS, AND CONFIDENTIALITY
DIVISION 3CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS
RULE §745.8485Can an operation record the inspection or investigation process?

(a) In order to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of the Licensing inspection and investigation process, an operation or any person acting on the operation’s behalf may not make a visual or audio recording, listen to, or eavesdrop on any:

  (1) Licensing interview with operation staff, foster parents or other caregivers, children, or any other person; or

  (2) Internal discussion by or among Licensing staff.

(b) This section does not prohibit an individual from recording a Licensing interview with the individual.


Source Note: The provisions of this §745.8485 adopted to be effective August 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 3990

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