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Texas Regulations
The regulations listed below are current as of September 24, 2009

Texas has four different documents regulating health and safety in child care.
Effective Date
Chapter 42: Regulation of Certain Facilities, Homes, and Agencies that Provide Childcare Services 9/1/2007
Chapter 746: Minimum Standard Rules For Licensed Child-Care Centers 3/1/2008
Chapter 747: Minimum Standard Rules for Registered and Licensed Child-Care Homes 6/1/2008

Please note: Some cities and/or counties in Texas have additional regulations. Please check with your city and county government for more information.

State Licensing Contact

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
P.O. Box 149030
Mail Code E-550
Austin, TX 78714-9030

Phone: (800) 862-5252 or (512) 438-4800
Web Page: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/About_Child_Care_Licensing/


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