(a) Under the Act, a license is not transferable.
(b) If an establishment relocates, the licensee must apply for a new establishment license and verify that the new establishment meets the requirements of the Act and this chapter. The requirements of this subsection do not apply to mobile establishments.
(c) If a school relocates, the licensee must submit a change of location application in the manner prescribed by the department and pay the applicable fee required under §83.80 of this chapter. Additionally, a relocated school must be inspected and meet the applicable requirements of the Act and this chapter prior to operation.
(d) If an establishment or school changes ownership, the new owner must apply for a new license within 30 days after the change of ownership. Additionally, a school must be inspected but may continue to operate pending the department's inspection. A change of ownership includes the following:
  (1) For a sole proprietorship, the licensee no longer owns the establishment or school.
  (2) For a partnership or limited partnership, the partnership is dissolved.
  (3) For a corporation or limited liability company, if sold to another person or entity. A change of ownership does not include corporate officer or stockholder restructuring.
  (4) Legal incompetence or death of the owner.

Source Note: The provisions of this §83.29 adopted to be effective March 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 1280; amended to be effective October 11, 2007, 32 TexReg 7050; amended to be effective January 1, 2008, 32 TexReg 9970; amended to be effective January 15, 2018, 43 TexReg 81; amended to be effective January 1, 2023, 47 TxReg 8640