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TX Health & Safety Code § 141.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.005. License Renewal

Sec. 141.005.  LICENSE RENEWAL.  (a)  A person holding a license issued under this chapter must renew the license annually by submitting a renewal application on a date determined by department rule on a form provided by the department.(b)  The application must be accompanied by a renewal fee in an amount set by the executive commissioner by rule.(c)  The department may not renew the license of a youth camp which has not corrected deficiencies before the application for renewal is submitted.  The executive commissioner shall adopt substantive and procedural rules for the submission by a youth camp operator of evidence that a deficiency or deficiencies have been corrected.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1373, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1110, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0381, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.0051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.0051. License; Consideration of Certain Convictions

Sec. 141.0051.  LICENSE; CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN CONVICTIONS.  In making a determination on issuance, renewal, or revocation of a youth camp operator's license, the department shall consider whether the youth camp employs an individual who was convicted of an act of sexual abuse, as defined by Section 21.02, Penal Code, that occurred at the camp.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1325 (H.B. 4372), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.006. Principal Authority for Youth Camps

Sec. 141.006.  PRINCIPAL AUTHORITY FOR YOUTH CAMPS.  The department is the principal authority on matters relating to health and safety conditions at youth camps.  In addition to the powers and duties established by this chapter, the department has any other powers necessary and convenient to carry out its responsibilities under this chapter.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.007 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.007. Inspections

Sec. 141.007.  INSPECTIONS.  (a)  An employee or agent of the department may enter any property for which a license is issued under this chapter, property for which a license application to operate a youth camp is pending, or property on which a youth camp is in operation to investigate and inspect conditions relating to the health and safety of the campers.(b)  An employee or agent who enters a youth camp to investigate and inspect conditions shall notify the person in charge of the camp of the inspector's presence and shall present proper credentials.  The department may exercise the remedies authorized by Section 141.015(b) if the employee or agent is not allowed to enter.(c)  The executive commissioner may prescribe reasonable record-keeping requirements for licensed youth camps, including a requirement that the youth camp keep records relating to matters involving the health and safety of campers.  An employee or agent of the department may examine, during regular business hours, any records relating to the health and safety of campers.(d)  An employee or agent of the department who enters a youth camp to investigate and inspect conditions shall:(1)  notify the person in charge of the camp or the person's designee of any violations as they are discovered;  and(2)  allow the camp to correct the violations while the investigation and inspection is occurring.(e)  The department may not extend or delay an investigation or inspection to allow the youth camp to correct a violation under Subsection (d)(2).(f)  An employee or agent of the department performing an investigation and inspection under this section may not report a violation that is significant under the department's rules if the violation is corrected during the investigation and inspection.(g)  A penalty may not be imposed on a youth camp for a violation that is significant under the department's rules if the violation is corrected during an investigation and inspection under this section.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 636, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0382, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.008 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.008. Adoption of Rules; Exemption From Application of Certain Rules

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.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.0085 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.0085. Reports of Abuse; Duties of Youth Camp Operator

Sec. 141.0085.  REPORTS OF ABUSE; DUTIES OF YOUTH CAMP OPERATOR.  (a)  The executive commissioner by rule shall establish a procedure for the department to forward a report of alleged abuse of a camper that is received by the department to the Department of Family and Protective Services or another appropriate agency.(b)  If a law enforcement agency notifies a youth camp operator of the investigation or conviction of an individual who is employed by the camp for an act of sexual abuse, as defined by Section 21.02, Penal Code, that occurred at the camp, the operator shall:(1)  immediately notify the department of the investigation or conviction; and(2)  retain all records related to the investigation or conviction until the department notifies the camp that the record retention is no longer required.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1325 (H.B. 4372), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.009 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.009. Standards

Sec. 141.009.  STANDARDS.  The executive commissioner by rule shall establish health and safety standards for youth camps.  The standards may relate to:(1)  adequate and proper supervision at all times of camp activities;(2)  qualifications for directors, supervisors, and staff and sufficient numbers of those persons;(3)  proper safeguards for sanitation and public health;(4)  adequate medical services for personal health and first aid;(5)  proper procedures for food preparation, handling, and mass feeding;(6)  healthful and sufficient water supply;(7)  proper waste disposal;(8)  proper water safety procedures for swimming pools, lakes, and waterways;(9)  safe boating equipment;(10)  proper maintenance and safe use of motor vehicles;(11)  safe buildings and physical facilities;(12)  proper fire precautions;(13)  safe and proper recreational and other equipment;(14)  proper regard for density and use of the premises; and(15)  records of criminal convictions of camp personnel.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1373, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0384, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.010 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.010. Advisory Committee

Sec. 141.010.  ADVISORY COMMITTEE.  (a)  The executive commissioner shall appoint a committee to advise the executive commissioner in the development of standards and procedures, make recommendations to the executive commissioner regarding the content of the rules adopted to implement this chapter, and perform any other functions requested by the executive commissioner in the implementation and administration of the chapter.(b)  The advisory committee may not exceed nine members, at least two of whom shall be members of the general public.  The other members should be experienced camping professionals who represent the camping communities of the state.  In making the appointments, the executive commissioner shall attempt to reflect the geographic diversity of the state in proportion to the number of camps licensed by the department in each geographic area of the state.(c)  Advisory committee members serve for staggered six-year terms, with the terms of three members expiring on August 31 of each odd-numbered year.(d)  A vacancy on the advisory committee is filled by the executive commissioner in the same manner as other appointments to the advisory committee.(e)  The advisory committee will meet annually and at the call of the commissioner.(f)  The advisory committee may elect a chairperson, vice-chairperson, and secretary from among its members and may adopt rules for the conduct of its own activities.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 636, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0387, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.011. Operator's Duty

Sec. 141.011.  OPERATOR'S DUTY.  A youth camp operator shall provide each camper with safe and healthful conditions, facilities, and equipment that are free from recognized hazards that cause or may tend to cause death, serious illness, or bodily harm.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 141.010 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.0111 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.0111. Required Information About Abuse Reporting

Sec. 141.0111.  REQUIRED INFORMATION ABOUT ABUSE REPORTING.  A youth camp operator shall develop and maintain a written policy regarding the method for reporting to the department suspected abuse occurring at the camp.  The operator on request of any person shall provide a copy of the policy to the person.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1325 (H.B. 4372), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.0112 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.0112. Required Notice About Youth Camp Complaints and Disciplinary Actions

Sec. 141.0112.  REQUIRED NOTICE ABOUT YOUTH CAMP COMPLAINTS AND DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS.  (a)  The department shall post on the department's Internet website each youth camp compliance order issued by the department until at least the third anniversary of the date the compliance order was finally adjudicated.(b)  A youth camp operator shall include on the camp's publicly accessible Internet website a clearly marked link to the youth camp program web page on the department's Internet website.|Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1325 (H.B. 4372), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2019.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.012. License Revocation

Sec. 141.012.  LICENSE REVOCATION.  (a)  If the department finds that a violation of this chapter or a rule adopted under this chapter has occurred or is occurring at a youth camp for which a license has been issued, the department shall give written notice to the licensee setting forth the nature of the violation and demanding that the violation cease.(b)  The department may initiate proceedings to revoke the license if the licensee refuses or fails to comply with the notice in the time and manner directed in the notice.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 141.011 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.013. Hearings

Sec. 141.013.  HEARINGS.  (a)  The department may:(1)  call and conduct hearings;(2)  administer oaths;(3)  receive evidence;(4)  issue subpoenas for witnesses, papers, and documents related to the hearing; and(5)  make findings of fact and decisions concerning the administration of this chapter and rules adopted under this chapter.(b)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(47), eff. April 2, 2015.(c)  Reasonable notice of the hearing shall be given to all involved parties.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 141.012 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0388, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0389, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1639(47), eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.014. Judicial Review

Sec. 141.014.  JUDICIAL REVIEW.  A person affected by a ruling, order, or other act of the department may appeal the action.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 141.013 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.015 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.015. Civil Penalty; Injunction

Sec. 141.015.  CIVIL PENALTY;  INJUNCTION.  (a)  A person who violates this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty of not less than $50 or more than $1,000 for each act of violation.(b)  If it appears that a person has violated, is violating, or is threatening to violate this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter, the department may bring a civil action in a district court for:(1)  injunctive relief to restrain the person from continuing the violation or threat of violation;(2)  the assessment of a civil penalty;  or(3)  both injunctive relief and a civil penalty.(c)  The district court, on a finding that the person is violating this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter, shall grant the injunctive relief, assess a civil penalty, or both, as warranted by the facts.(d)  The department may petition a district court for a temporary restraining order to immediately halt a violation or other action creating an emergency condition if it appears that a person:(1)  is violating or threatening to violate this chapter or a rule or order adopted under this chapter;  or(2)  is taking any other action that creates an emergency condition that constitutes an imminent danger to the health, safety, or welfare of campers at a youth camp.(e)  An action for injunctive relief, recovery of a civil penalty, or both, may be brought in the county in which the defendant resides or in which the violation or threat of violation occurs.(f)  In an action for injunctive relief under this section, the court may grant any prohibitory or mandatory injunction warranted by the facts, including temporary restraining orders, temporary injunctions, and permanent injunctions.  The court shall grant injunctive relief without a bond or other undertaking by the department.(g)  An appellate court shall give precedence to an action brought under this section over other cases of a different nature on the docket of the court.(h)  A civil penalty recovered in an action brought by the department under this chapter shall be deposited to the credit of the youth camp health and safety fund.|Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 678, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1989.  Renumbered from Sec. 141.014 by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.016 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.016. Administrative Penalty

Sec. 141.016.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  The department may assess an administrative penalty if a person violates this chapter or a rule or order adopted or license issued under this chapter.(b)  In determining the amount of the penalty, the department shall consider:(1)  the person's previous violations;(2)  the seriousness of the violation;(3)  any hazard to the health and safety of the public;(4)  the person's demonstrated good faith; and(5)  such other matters as justice may require.(c)  The penalty may not exceed $1,000 a day for each violation.(d)  Each day a violation continues may be considered a separate violation.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.  Amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1373, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2001;  Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 636, Sec. 4, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0390, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.017 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.017. Administrative Penalty Assessment Procedure

Sec. 141.017.  ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE.  (a)  An administrative penalty may be assessed only after a person charged with a violation is given an opportunity for a hearing.(b)  If a hearing is held, the administrative law judge shall make findings of fact and shall issue a written proposal for decision regarding the occurrence of the violation and the amount of the penalty that may be warranted.(c)  If the person charged with the violation does not request a hearing, the department may assess a penalty after determining that a violation has occurred and the amount of the penalty that may be warranted.(d)  After making a determination under this section that a penalty is to be assessed against a person, the department shall issue an order requiring that the person pay the penalty.(e)  Repealed by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1, Sec. 3.1639(47), eff. April 2, 2015.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0391, eff. April 2, 2015.Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.1639(47), eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.018 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.018. Payment of Administrative Penalty

Sec. 141.018.  PAYMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  (a)  Not later than the 30th day after the date an order finding that a violation has occurred is issued, the department shall inform the person against whom the order is issued of the amount of the penalty for the violation.(b)  Not later than the 30th day after the date on which a decision or order charging a person with a penalty is final, the person shall:(1)  pay the penalty in full; or(2)  file a petition for judicial review of the department's order contesting the amount of the penalty, the fact of the violation, or both.(b-1)  Within the period prescribed by Subsection (b), a person who files a petition for judicial review may:(1)  stay enforcement of the penalty by:(A)  paying the penalty to the court for placement in an escrow account; or(B)  posting with the court a supersedeas bond for the amount of the penalty; or(2)  request that the department stay enforcement of the penalty by:(A)  filing with the court a sworn affidavit of the person stating that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty and is financially unable to give the supersedeas bond; and(B)  sending a copy of the affidavit to the department.(b-2)  If the department receives a copy of an affidavit under Subsection (b-1)(2), the department may file with the court, within five days after the date the copy is received, a contest to the affidavit.  The court shall hold a hearing on the facts alleged in the affidavit as soon as practicable and shall stay the enforcement of the penalty on finding that the alleged facts are true.  The person who files an affidavit has the burden of proving that the person is financially unable to pay the penalty or to give a supersedeas bond.(c)  A bond posted under this section must be in a form approved by the court and be effective until all judicial review of the order or decision is final.(d)  A person who does not send money to, post the bond with, or file the affidavit with the court within the period prescribed by Subsection (b) waives all rights to contest the violation or the amount of the penalty.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0392, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.019 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.019. Refund of Administrative Penalty

Sec. 141.019.  REFUND OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY.  On the date the court's judgment that an administrative penalty against a person should be reduced or not assessed becomes final, the court shall order that:(1)  the appropriate amount of any penalty payment plus accrued interest be remitted to the person not later than the 30th day after that date; or(2)  the bond be released, if the person has posted a bond.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0393, eff. April 2, 2015.|
TX Health & Safety Code § 141.020 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Health and Safety Code|Title 2 - Health|Subtitle G - Licenses and Other Regulation|Chapter 141 - Youth Camps|Section 141.020. Recovery of Administrative Penalty by Attorney General

Sec. 141.020.  RECOVERY OF ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY BY ATTORNEY GENERAL.  The attorney general at the request of the department may bring a civil action to recover an administrative penalty under this chapter.|Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 251, Sec. 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1991.Amended by: Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1 (S.B. 219), Sec. 3.0394, eff. April 2, 2015.|