S.B. No. 863
AN ACT
relating to the temporary relocation of a residential child-care
facility during a declared state of disaster.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 42.048, Human Resources Code, is amended
by amending Subsection (e) and adding Subsection (e-4) to read as
follows:
(e) A license issued under this chapter is not transferable
and applies only to the operator and facility location stated in the
license application. Except as provided by Subsections (e-1),
(e-2), [and] (e-3), and (e-4), a change in location or ownership
automatically revokes a license.
(e-4) To the extent necessary to comply with a state or
local order during a declared state of disaster under Chapter 418,
Government Code, the commission may authorize a residential
child-care facility to temporarily:
(1) relocate to a new location that is not stated in
the facility's license application; or
(2) provide care to one or more children at an
additional location that is not stated in the facility's license
application.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 863 passed the Senate on
March 30, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 863 passed the House on
April 30, 2021, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 1, two
present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor