(a) This section applies to any inspection the department is authorized to conduct pursuant to law.
(b) The department may conduct inspections with or without advance notice to ensure compliance with statute or rule, or as a result of a complaint.
(c) Inspections will be conducted during the normal operating hours of the location being inspected.
(d) Upon completion of an inspection, the license holder, applicant, or representative will be provided with the results of the inspection in writing. For inspections where violations are identified, the inspection report will list those violations and indicate, if applicable, any corrective actions required.
(e) When corrective actions are required, the inspector will provide the license holder, applicant, or representative a list of any required corrective actions and a time period for completing each corrective action. The license holder or applicant must complete all corrective actions and provide verification, in a manner prescribed by the department, within the specified time period. The department may grant an extension of time at its discretion.
(f) The department may assess administrative penalties, administrative sanctions, or both against a license holder or applicant who fails to complete any required corrective actions, or fails to verify completion of any required corrective actions, within the time period specified by the department.
(g) The department may use alternative inspection methods, including the use of videoconference technology or other methods, instead of conducting an in-person inspection.
(h) If any provision of this section conflicts with the statutes or rules regarding department inspections for a specific program, the program statute or rule will prevail over this section.

Source Note: The provisions of this §60.221 adopted to be effective January 15, 2023, 48 TexReg 36