1. (a) A person that submits an initial, renewal, change of ownership, relocation, or increase in capacity license application through the online portal must follow the instructions for that application; and

   1. (1) identify the location of the place of business for which the license is sought;
   2. (2) include documentation, signed by the appropriate local government official, stating that the center's place of business and the use of the center meet local zoning requirements;

   3. (3) provide the name, address, and social security number of, and background and criminal history check information for:

      1. (A) the applicant;
      2. (B) the administrator;
      3. (C) the financial officer; and
      4. (D) each controlling person of the applicant;
   4. (4) provide the federal employer identification number or taxpayer identification number of the applicant and of each controlling person, if an applicant or controlling person is not an individual;
   5. (5) state the assumed name under which the center will be doing business;
   6. (6) state the maximum capacity requested for the center; and
   7. (7) include a sworn affidavit that the applicant has complied with this chapter.

2. (b) For an initial license and change of ownership application, an applicant must follow the instructions for that application; and

   1. (1) submit to HHSC evidence of the right to possess or occupy the center at the time the application is submitted, which may include:

      1. (A) a lease agreement; or
      2. (B) a deed; and
   2. (2) disclose to HHSC the name and address of the owner of the real property, including the owner of the buildings and grounds appurtenant to the center.
3. (c) An applicant or license holder must provide to HHSC, through the online portal, any additional information requested by HHSC no later than 30 days after the date of the HHSC request.
4. (d) HHSC may require an applicant to disclose information relating to the fiduciary-appointed administrator of the center.

Source Note:The provisions of this §550.104 adopted to be effective September 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 6569; transferred effective May 1, 2019, as published in the Texas Register April 12, 2019, 44 TexReg 1875; amended to be effective October 16, 2024, 49 TexReg 7929.