Texas HB3153 establishes hiring and employment requirements for certain facilities to prevent physical or sexual abuse of children.

Texas HB3153 amends the Health and Safety Code to create Chapter 811, which sets employment requirements for facilities regulated by the Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, counties, and municipalities. The bill mandates that these facilities review criminal history records and conduct employment verifications for individuals in direct contact with children. Facilities must terminate positions for individuals convicted of or terminated due to allegations of child abuse offenses.

Texas HB3153 establishes hiring and employment requirements for certain facilities to prevent physical or sexual abuse of children.

Texas HB3153 amends the Health and Safety Code to create Chapter 811, which sets employment requirements for facilities regulated by the Health and Human Services Commission, the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, counties, and municipalities. The bill mandates that these facilities review criminal history records and conduct employment verifications for individuals in direct contact with children. Facilities must terminate positions for individuals convicted of or terminated due to allegations of child abuse offenses.