Sec. 248A.0525.  TEMPORARY LICENSE PROCEDURES.  (a)  An applicant for an initial license under Section 248A.052 may request, in the manner prescribed by the department and in accordance with this section, that the department issue a temporary license pending the department's review of the applicant's application for an initial license.  An applicant is not required to request a temporary license to receive an initial or renewal license.
(b)  A temporary license issued under this section authorizes an applicant to provide nonresidential basic services to not more than six minors until the temporary license expires or terminates in accordance with this section.
(c)  On receipt of a temporary license request, the department shall conduct a review of the applicant's policies, procedures, and staffing plans to serve minors in the center.
(d)  The department shall grant an applicant's request for a temporary license if the department determines the applicant is eligible for the license as provided by this subsection.  The department may not grant a request for a temporary license if the department determines the applicant is ineligible for the license under this subsection.  An applicant is eligible for a temporary license only if the applicant meets:
(1)  the license application requirements of Sections 248A.052(a) and (b) and the license application rules adopted under this chapter;
(2)  the building requirements and standards for a center provided in department rules adopted under this chapter; and
(3)  the requirements of the department's review conducted under Subsection (c).
(e)  A temporary license issued under this section expires on the earlier of:
(1)  the 90th day after the date the temporary license is issued or the last day of any extension period granted by the department; or
(2)  the date an initial license is issued under Section 248A.052.
(f)  The department may not grant more than one extension of a temporary license issued under this section and may not grant an extension for a period that exceeds 90 days.  The department shall grant an extension if a temporary license holder submits to the department an extension request in the manner prescribed by the department not later than the 30th day before the date the temporary license expires.
(g)  A temporary license holder must comply with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter for the period for which the temporary license is issued, including an extension, if applicable.  The department may take an enforcement action against a temporary license holder for failure to comply with this chapter and the rules adopted under this chapter.
(h)  The department may conduct a complaint investigation and inspection of a temporary license holder. 
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 557 (H.B. 2340), Sec. 4, eff. September 1, 2015.