Sec. 40.006. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAWS. (a) The department is subject to Chapters 551, 2001, and 2002, Government Code.
(b) The department is not required to comply with Chapter 53, Occupations Code, in issuing a license or conducting a background check under Chapter 42 or 43.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 920, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Amended by:
Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 720 (S.B. 68), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General
Subtitle D - Department of Family and Protective Services; Child Welfare and Protective Services
Chapter 40 - Department of Family and Protective Services
Subchapter A. General Provisions
Section 40.002. Department of Family and Protective Services; General Duties of Department
Section 40.0025. Agency Functions
Section 40.0026. References in Law Meaning Department
Section 40.0027. References in Law Meaning Commissioner or Designee
Section 40.003. Sunset Provision
Section 40.004. Public Interest Information and Public Access
Section 40.0041. Complaint Process
Section 40.005. Confidentiality of Information
Section 40.006. Application of Other Laws