1. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to set out the application procedures for certification of sponsoring institutions and training programs.

2. (b) Sponsoring institution or training program certificate.

   1. (1) Unless otherwise indicated, an applicant must complete all required information and documentation of credentials on official department forms and submit the required information and documentation electronically or in hard copy.
   2. (2) The department shall send a notice listing the additional materials required to an applicant whose application is incomplete. An application not completed within 30 days after the date of notice shall be invalid unless the applicant has advised the department of a valid reason for the delay.

3. (c) Required application materials. The application form shall contain the following items:

   1. (1) specific organizational data, current and previous experience with training or sponsoring training for promotores(as) or community health workers, educational and training qualifications of staff, accrediting information, curricula and collateral materials, workplace assurances, registration policies and procedures for promotores(as) or community health workers. Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements for sponsoring institutions or training program certification as set forth in §146.7(f) of this title (relating to Types of Certificates and Applicant Eligibility);
   2. (2) a statement that the applicant understands Health and Safety Code, Chapter 48 and this chapter and agrees to abide by them;
   3. (3) the applicant's permission to the department to seek any information or references which are material in determining the applicant's qualifications;
   4. (4) a statement that the applicant, if issued a certificate, shall return the certificate(s) to the department upon the expiration, revocation, or suspension of the certificate(s);
   5. (5) a statement that the applicant understands that the materials submitted become the property of the department and are nonreturnable (unless prior arrangements have been made);
   6. (6) a statement that the information in the application is truthful and that the applicant understands that providing false or misleading information which is material in determining the applicant's qualifications may result in the voiding of the application and failure to be granted any certificate or the revocation of any certificate issued;
   7. (7) a statement that the applicant shall advise the department of the organization's current mailing address within 30 days of any changes of address; and
   8. (8) the dated signature of the chief executive officer certifying the truth of the information submitted.

4. (d) Application approval.

   1. (1) The committee may be responsible for reviewing applications and recommending those to be certified to the administrator.
   2. (2) The administrator shall approve any application which is in compliance with this chapter and which properly documents applicant eligibility, unless the application is disapproved under the provisions of subsection (e) of this section.

5. (e) Disapproved applications.

   1. (1) The department may disapprove the application if the applicant:

      1. (A) has not met the eligibility and application requirements set out in this chapter; or
      2. (B) has failed or refused to properly complete or submit any application form(s) or has knowingly presented false or misleading information on the application form, or any other form or documentation required by the department to verify the applicant's qualifications for certification.
   2. (2) If the administrator determines that the application should not be approved, the administrator shall give the applicant written notice of the reason for the disapproval and of the opportunity for re-application;
   3. (3) The applicant whose application has been disapproved under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be permitted to reapply after a period of not less than six months from the date of the disapproval and shall submit a current application satisfactory to the department, of compliance with the then current requirements of this chapter and the provisions of the Act.
   4. (4) An applicant whose application has been disapproved may appeal the disapproval under the fair hearing procedures found in Chapter 1, Subchapter C of this title.

6. (f) Application processing. A written notice stating that the application has been approved may be sent in lieu of the notice of acceptance of a complete application. The following periods of time shall apply from the date of receipt of an application until the date of issuance of a written notice that the application is complete and accepted for filing or that the application is deficient and additional specific information is required.

   1. (1) Letter of acceptance of application for certification - 90 days.
   2. (2) Letter of application deficiency - 90 days.

Source Note:The provisions of this §146.6 adopted to be effective July 20, 2000, 25 TexReg 6708; amended to be effective December 1, 2003, 28 TexReg 10226; amended to be effective January 17, 2006, 31 TexReg 289.