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The 88th Legislature, Regular Session, concluded on May 29.  A number of bills passed during the session that will affect child care operations regulated by Child Care Regulation (CCR).

The online fee payment system for administrator licensing has been restored.

HHSC adopted new rules in Title 26, Chapter 745, Subchapters B, I and K to replace repealed rules in title 40, Chapter 745, Subchapter K.

The online fee payment system for Administrator Licensing has been halted until further notice due to IT related issues. IT is aware of the situation and is working to get it resolved.

On Aug. 5, Child Care Regulation (CCR) will update the Online Provider Website.

This Sunday, Aug. 5, 2023, Child Care Regulation (CCR) will start an online fee payment system that will generate invoices for Administrator Licensing including application fees, renewal fees, late fees and background checks.

HHSC adopted rules in Chapter 748, Minimum Standards for General Residential Operations. The rules are effective Aug. 9.

The web addresses for the Child Care Regulation Account Portal, Search Texas Child Care, and the Technical Assistance Library have changed.

Multiple applications will undergo maintenance and be unavailable starting at 5 p.m. Friday, July 7, and continuing through Sunday, July 9.

Child Care Regulation has issued Operation Action Letter 2023-01 regarding immunization exemptions.

HHSC has published in the Texas Register proposed rule changes in Chapter 745, Subchapter J, Waivers and Variances for Minimum Standards.

HHSC has published proposed rule changes for chapters 745, 748, and 749.

To improve technical assistance for commonly cited minimum standards, Child Care Regulation (CCR) is developing a series of forms that may be used to improve compliance.

To improve technical assistance for commonly cited minimum standards, Child Care Regulation (CCR) is developing a series of forms that may be used to improve compliance.

A security enhancement was implemented by Texas.gov on February 12, 2023, incorporating Card Verification Value (CVV) Security Code and ZIP/Postal Code verification for all credit card transactions.