Section 264.8521 - Notice to Applicants At the time a person applies to become verified by a licensed child-placing agency to provide foster care in order to qualify for the permanency care assistance program, the department or the child-placing agency shall:
(1) notify the applicant that a background check, including a criminal history record check, will be conducted on the individual; and(2) inform the applicant about criminal convictions that:(A) preclude an individual from becoming a verified agency foster home; and(B) may also be considered in evaluating the individual's application.Tex. Fam. Code § 264.8521
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 317,Sec. 36, eff. 9/1/2017.Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 318, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/2011.