Tex. Health & Safety Code § 141.0025 · Chapter 141. YOUTH CAMPS
WAIVER; APPEAL.
Text — Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
(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for which an application for a waiver under this section has been denied or for which a waiver under this section has been revoked may appeal the action in the manner provided for appeal of contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 492), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 644 (H.B. 4559), Sec. 69, eff. September 1, 2023.
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- Current through the 89th 2nd Called Legislative Session, 2025
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- https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.141.htm
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