Texas Statutes
Chapter 141 - Youth Camps
Section 141.0025. Waiver; Appeal

Sec. 141.0025. WAIVER; APPEAL. (a) The department may grant a waiver from the requirements of this chapter to a program that:
(1) is sponsored by a religious organization as defined by Section 464.051;
(2) has been in operation for at least 30 consecutive years;
(3) operates one camp for not more than seven days in any year;
(4) has not more than 80 campers;
(5) is conducted by adult participants who are all volunteers;
(6) operates in a county with a population of at least 4,400 but not more than 4,750; and
(7) ensures that background checks are conducted on and the training required under Section 141.0095 is completed by each adult participating in the program.
(b) A waiver granted by the department under Subsection (a) is valid until the waiver is revoked for cause by the department.
(c) A person who operates a program for which an application for a waiver under this section has been denied or for which a waiver under this section has been revoked may appeal the action in the manner provided for appeal of contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1146 (H.B. 492), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2017.

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