(a) In order to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of the Licensing inspection and investigation process, an operation or any person acting on the operation’s behalf may not make a visual or audio recording, listen to, or eavesdrop on any:
  (1) Licensing interview with operation staff, foster parents or other caregivers, children, or any other person; or
  (2) Internal discussion by or among Licensing staff.
(b) This section does not prohibit an individual from recording a Licensing interview with the individual.

Source Note: The provisions of this §745.8485 adopted to be effective August 23, 2023, 48 TexReg 3990