HHSC Adopts Child Care Rules Related to Parent Rights and Director-Led Training

HHSC adopted amended and new rules in Chapters 744, 746 and 747 related to parent rights, and an amended rule related to director-led training in Chapter 746.

The rules are effective Aug. 19, 2024.

For more information, visit the Child Care Regulation webpage and review the Child Care Regulation Operation Action Letter 2024-02 (PDF). This letter affects child care providers with the following permit types:

  • Licensed Child Care Centers
  • School-Age and Before/After-School Programs
  • Licensed and Registered Child Care Homes

Visit the Child Care Regulation Minimum Standards webpage to review:

  • Revision Memos for Chapters 744, 746 and 747 that summarize the rule changes.
  • Highlighted copies of the adopted rules for Chapters 744, 746 and 747 that show the changes from the previous rules.

Visit the Texas Register to review a summary of comments HHSC received during the formal public comment period and HHSC’s response to the public comments, including whether HHSC made any changes to the rules.