Sec. 141.008. ADOPTION OF RULES; EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF CERTAIN RULES. (a) The executive commissioner may adopt rules to implement this chapter. In adopting the rules the executive commissioner shall comply with Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, Government Code, including Sections 2001.032(b) and 2001.033, Government Code. In developing the rules to be adopted by the executive commissioner, the department shall consult parents, youth camp operators, and appropriate public and private officials and organizations.
(b) A youth camp operator may grant an exemption from compliance with a rule that requires physical examinations or inoculations for children or staff if the exemption is requested on the grounds of religious convictions.
Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 636, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Amended by:
Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0383, eff. April 2, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation
Section 141.0025. Waiver; Appeal
Section 141.003. License Required
Section 141.0035. License Fees
Section 141.004. License Application and Issuance
Section 141.005. License Renewal
Section 141.0051. License; Consideration of Certain Convictions
Section 141.006. Principal Authority for Youth Camps
Section 141.008. Adoption of Rules; Exemption From Application of Certain Rules
Section 141.0085. Reports of Abuse; Duties of Youth Camp Operator
Section 141.0095. Training and Examination Program
Section 141.010. Advisory Committee
Section 141.011. Operator's Duty
Section 141.0111. Required Information About Abuse Reporting
Section 141.0112. Required Notice About Youth Camp Complaints and Disciplinary Actions
Section 141.012. License Revocation
Section 141.014. Judicial Review
Section 141.015. Civil Penalty; Injunction
Section 141.016. Administrative Penalty
Section 141.017. Administrative Penalty Assessment Procedure
Section 141.018. Payment of Administrative Penalty
Section 141.019. Refund of Administrative Penalty
Section 141.020. Recovery of Administrative Penalty by Attorney General