Texas HB1800 mandates licensing for child swim instruction operators, sets safety standards, and authorizes fees.

Texas HB1800 introduces licensing requirements for operators providing swim instruction to groups of three or more children under seven years old. The bill mandates that operators obtain occupational licenses from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, subject to fees set by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. It requires operators to perform criminal history checks on applicants and employees, ensuring they do not have convictions involving minors. Operators must report serious incidents to the department and maintain safety records.

Texas HB1800 mandates licensing for child swim instruction operators, sets safety standards, and authorizes fees.

Texas HB1800 introduces licensing requirements for operators providing swim instruction to groups of three or more children under seven years old. The bill mandates that operators obtain occupational licenses from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, subject to fees set by the Texas Commission of Licensing and Regulation. It requires operators to perform criminal history checks on applicants and employees, ensuring they do not have convictions involving minors. Operators must report serious incidents to the department and maintain safety records.