1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, an applicant seeking licensure must submit to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) through the online portal:

   1. (1) a complete Nursing Facility Administrator's Application for Licensure form;
   2. (2) the application fee;
   3. (3) fingerprints for a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)-based criminal background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety;
   4. (4) an official transcript reflecting a baccalaureate degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board;
   5. (5) if not a part of the transcript reflecting a baccalaureate degree, another transcript reflecting 12 semester credit hours in long-term care administration, or its equivalent, that include the four domains of the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards; and
   6. (6) proof of completing the minimum applicable internship that meets the internship requirements in §555.13 of this subchapter (relating to Internship Requirements).

2. (b) If an applicant has a health services executive (HSE) qualification and is applying for a license under §555.12(a)(5) of this subchapter (relating to Licensure Requirements), the applicant must submit through the online portal:

   1. (1) a complete Nursing Facility Administrator's Application for Licensure form;
   2. (2) the application fee;
   3. (3) proof of the HSE qualification;
   4. (4) fingerprints for an FBI-based criminal background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety; and
   5. (5) certification that the applicant has not had a license revoked in any state.

3. (c) If an applicant has an NFA license issued by another state and is applying for a license under §555.12(a)(6) of this subchapter, the applicant must submit through the online portal:

   1. (1) a complete Reciprocity Licensure Questionnaire;
   2. (2) the application fee;
   3. (3) fingerprints for an FBI-based criminal background check through the Texas Department of Public Safety; and
   4. (4) proof of a license in good standing in another state.
4. (d) An application is valid for one year from the date the application fee is received through the online portal.
5. (e) An applicant who does not meet the requirements for licensure within one year after HHSC receives the application through the online portal must reapply for licensure as provided in this section.
6. (f) HHSC is not responsible for applications, forms, notices, and correspondence unless they are received by HHSC through the online portal.
7. (g) HHSC is not responsible for mail it sends to a licensee or applicant if the licensee's or applicant's current address was not reported to HHSC through the online portal.

Source Note:The provisions of this §555.11 adopted to be effective November 14, 2021, 46 TexReg 7791; amended to be effective December 6, 2023, 48 TexReg 7078; amended to be effective September 18, 2024, 49 TexReg 7339.