1. (a) A change of ownership occurs when there is a change in the person legally responsible for the facility's operation, whether by lease or ownership.

   1. (1) If a corporate licensee amends its articles of incorporation to revise its name and the tax identification number does not change, this subsection does not apply, except for the following notification requirement. The corporation shall notify the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) within 10 calendar days after the effective date of the name change.
   2. (2) The sale of stock of a corporate licensee does not cause this subsection to apply.
   3. (3) The new owner shall submit a license application, documents, and fee in accordance with §507.12 of this subchapter (relating to Application and Issuance of Initial License) to HHSC before the date of the change of ownership or within 10 calendar days after the change of ownership date.
   4. (4) HHSC may waive the inspection required by subsection (d) of this section.
   5. (5) When HHSC determines the new owner complied with provisions of §507.12 of this subchapter, HHSC issues a license, which is effective on the date of the change of ownership.
   6. (6) The license expiration date shall be in accordance with §507.12(b)(2) of this subchapter.
   7. (7) The previous owner's license shall be void on the effective date of the new owner's license, and the facility shall return the voided license to HHSC.
2. (b) The facility shall comply with §507.12(a)(7) of this subchapter.
3. (c) Applications under this section are subject to §507.12(d) and (e) of this subchapter.
4. (d) Within the first two years of licensure, HHSC may inspect the facility to determine the facility's compliance with the provisions of Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 251 (relating to End Stage Renal Disease Facilities) and this chapter in accordance with §507.12(h) of this subchapter.

Source Note:The provisions of this §507.14 adopted to be effective December 23, 2025, 50 TexReg 8289.