H.B. No. 4529 amends the Human Resources Code to include specific exemptions for child-care facilities that operate under the jurisdiction of the United States Department of Defense. The bill adds new provisions that exempt child-care facilities located on federal military bases or other federal properties, as well as military family child-care providers, from the licensing requirements typically mandated for child-care facilities in Texas. These facilities must maintain a certificate to operate issued by the Department of Defense to qualify for the exemption.

In addition to the new exemptions, the bill also removes a previous provision regarding living arrangements in a caretaker's home that involved written authorization agreements under Chapter 34 of the Family Code. The effective date for this legislation is set for September 1, 2025. Overall, the bill aims to streamline regulations for military-affiliated child-care services while ensuring that they meet federal operational standards.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: ()
House Committee Report: Human Resources Code 42.041 (Human Resources Code 42)
Engrossed: Human Resources Code 42.041 (Human Resources Code 42)
Senate Committee Report: Human Resources Code 42.041 (Human Resources Code 42)
Enrolled: Human Resources Code 42.041 (Human Resources Code 42)