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  S.B. No. 764
 
 
 
 
AN ACT
  relating to the operation of certain child-care facilities during
  an appeal of a suspension or denial of a license, certification,
  registration, or listing.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 42.072, Human Resources Code, is amended
  by adding Subsection (d-1) to read as follows:
         (d-1)  A person may not operate a facility or family home
  during an appeal of a suspension or denial of a license,
  certification, registration, or listing.
         SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.
 
 
 
 
 
  ______________________________ ______________________________
     President of the Senate Speaker of the House     
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 764 passed the Senate on
  April 23, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 31, Nays 0.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Secretary of the Senate    
 
         I hereby certify that S.B. No. 764 passed the House on
  May 23, 2021, by the following vote:  Yeas 142, Nays 3, two
  present not voting.
 
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
 
 
  Approved:
 
  ______________________________ 
              Date
 
 
  ______________________________ 
            Governor