(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 § 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 4,000 but not more than 4,350; and
(7) ensures that background checks are conducted on and the training required under § 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.

Terms Used In Texas Health and Safety Code 141.0025

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Population: means the population shown by the most recent federal decennial census. See Texas Government Code 311.005
  • Year: means 12 consecutive months. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(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for which an application for a waiver under this section has been denied or for which a waiver under this section has been revoked may appeal the action in the manner provided for appeal of contested cases under Chapter 2001, Government Code.

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