H.B. No. 4529 amends the Human Resources Code to clarify the exemptions from licensing requirements for certain child-care facilities. The bill introduces new provisions that specifically exempt child-care facilities located on federal military bases or other federal properties, as well as military family child-care providers, provided they maintain a certificate to operate issued by the United States Department of Defense. This addition aims to streamline the regulatory framework for these facilities, recognizing their compliance with federal standards.

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 overall effect of these changes is to ensure that child-care facilities operating under federal oversight are not subject to state licensing requirements, thereby reducing regulatory burdens while maintaining safety standards for children in these environments. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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)