(a) A family home may not place a public advertisement that uses the title “registered family home” or any variation of that phrase unless the home is registered under this chapter. Any public advertisement for a registered family home that uses the title “registered family home” must contain a provision in bold type stating: “THIS HOME IS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES BUT IS NOT LICENSED OR REGULARLY INSPECTED.”
(b) A family home may not place a public advertisement that uses the title “listed family home” or any variation of that phrase unless the home is listed as provided by this chapter. Any public advertisement for a listed family home that uses the title “listed family home” must contain a provision in bold type stating: “THIS HOME IS A LISTED FAMILY HOME. IT IS NOT LICENSED OR REGISTERED WITH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION. A LISTED FAMILY HOME HAS LIMITED MINIMUM STANDARDS AND IS NOT INSPECTED UNLESS A COMPLAINT IS FILED WITH THE COMMISSION.”

Terms Used In Texas Human Resources Code 42.0522

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.