1. (a) License required. A person must possess a valid youth camp license prior to operating a youth camp. An application is made by submitting a completed youth camp application and paying the license fee. A blank application may be obtained by calling the Environmental and Sanitation Licensing Group at 512-834-6600, or may be downloaded from the website at www.dshs.state.tx.us/youthcamp/default.shtm. All applications may be mailed to the Environmental and Sanitation Licensing Group, Department of State Health Services, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756.
2. (b) Processing applications. All applications will be processed promptly after the completed application form and fees are received. Those who submit incomplete applications will be notified either by telephone or in writing as soon as possible.
3. (c) Qualifying for a youth camp license. The department shall determine if the facility meets the definition of a Youth Camp as described in §265.11(20) of this title (relating to Definitions) and the definition of "Youth camp, general characteristics of:" in §265.11(21) of this title. If the facility does not qualify for a license, the application will be denied and the license fee, less a handling fee of $50, refunded. If an application is denied because the facility does not meet the definition of a youth camp, the applicant should determine if a license from another agency is required.

Source Note:The provisions of this §265.23 adopted to be effective April 16, 2006, 31 TexReg 3049.