Rule 745.641
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Plain language
Staff must have a cleared, active, eligible background check before being present at the operation.
Official rule text
TX 26 TAC §745.641 — Background check eligibility prior to presence at operation.
Verbatim from the Texas HHSC publication. Always reference the official source for legal interpretation.
Evidence types that satisfy this rule
- Program director without active background check on file in CLASS database
- New hire allowed to start before fingerprint clearance returned
- Returning seasonal staff not re-screened
- Volunteer present without background check
- Background check expired and not renewed within required timeframe
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