Bethany Christian Academy
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77028
7304 Homestead Rd, Houston, Texas 77028. (713) 633-1101.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 29 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 8 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 32 inspections on record
- Not star-rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
29 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
32 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 14, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: Requirements during probation, at the inspection on Nov 19, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Requirements during probation, at the inspection on Apr 16, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Requirements during probation, at the inspection on Mar 27, 2024
5 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
28 deficiencies in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Oct 14, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“The carbon monoxide detector was last tested in April 2026. Note: this was corrected at inspection when staff tested the detector.”
Mar 27, 2026: assessment1 deficiency
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25. 6 previous extensions have been completed for this deficiency that was originally cited on 11/5/25.”
Mar 10, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation needs documentation for the unitary surfacing used on the playground and make available to both parents and CCR upon request.”
Nov 5, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The last Fire Marshal inspection was completed on 10/24/2024 and expired on 10/17/25.”
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Documentation of Drills
“The director failed to document fire drills for the months of July, August and September 2025.”
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Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“1 out of 10 children’s files is missing the health statement.”
May 20, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“A child had a cell phone watching a movie in the classroom. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the child hand in the phone.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC recall list was last certified in February 2024. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director re-certified.”
Nov 19, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Requirements during probation
“Condition four was not being followed when the director allowed a caregiver to conducted the transportation checklist. Corrected: When director and I talked about the condition four and her doing the checklist.”
Apr 16, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Requirements during probation
“One caregiver did not have documentation that they received the center policies or the updated policy for condition two. The caregiver was hired 6-13-2019.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers had online CPR training and it was not done in person with a manikin.”
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Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“Two caregivers did not have the required information for receiving orientation. The orientation form was not signed by an director or someone at the operation that gave the orientation.”
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Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“One caregiver did not have information on how they meet education qualifications.”
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Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center’s operational policies
“One caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One caregiver did not have an affidavit that was notarized.”
Mar 27, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Requirements during probation
“The operation didi not ensure that the fire extinguisher on the van had been serviced.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher on the van was empty and needs to be serviced and needs to be approved by the local or state fire marshal.”
Feb 27, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Requirements during probation
“Two caregivers did not have an observation completed for the month of January.”
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Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“Two caregiver hired 7/27/23 and 2/2/24 caring for children 24 months and younger did not have preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, early childhood brain development and SIDS.”
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Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The operation did not have the most updated inspection report posted, the last inspection form posted was from 7/14/2023.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The operation last updated the Children’s Products on 1/1/2023.”
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Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
“Two caregiver did not have any documentation that they attended orientation.”
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Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center’s operational policies
“Three caregiver did not have information that they received the center policies.”
Dec 20, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director is not ensuring that the caregivers in the building are following minimum standards.”
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was not good judgment of the caregivers when they allowed children to run around the classroom and allow children to walk around and eat popcorn.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A three year old child walked out of the classroom and walked to the classroom next door without the caregivers knowing.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages
“The school age caregiver was not aware of the children’s ages, one of the caregivers in the toddler classroom was unaware of the children’s ages. The caregivers did not have information showing children’s ages.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“The school age children were watching a movie while eating snack.”
Nov 15, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
“They was a mixed age group of children in the lunch room in the morning, the ages of the children were 6 months to 3 years old. The youngest child from the oldest child was a 18 months difference. Corrected: When the infants went to their classroom and the rest of the children went to their classroom”
30 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 3, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“In one classroom their was 14 children with two caregivers. The youngest child was 10 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The oldest child was 18 months older then the youngest child. Corrected: When the two groups slip and the older children went to their classroom.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Three children are missing a health statement from their doctor.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One child is missing their immunization records.”
Sep 19, 2023: report to the state4 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver with access to children in care did not have a current eligible background check.”
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined through the DFPS investigation that caregivers present in the classroom did not intervene or report inappropriate discipline by another caregiver.”
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of abuse.”
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver inappropriately disciplined two children in care by use of harsh language, aggressively grabbing and pulling and by striking a child with an instrument.”
Aug 31, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“During opening time, children are eating breakfast in the cafeteria and the tv is on showing age-appropriate programming. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned off the tv.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“2 out of 6 infants on bottle only need written feeding instructions signed and dated by the parent.”
Jul 26, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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Director’s Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“During the investigation inspection, the person left in charge did have not access to all requested documentation.”
Jul 14, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
“Doing the follow up the child safety alarm was still observed not to be on when the van is turned on.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
“The child safety alarm remains in need of repair in order to provide automatic activation when the van ignition is turned on.”
Jul 13, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
“It was observed in the lunch room there was a caregiver caring for children, and her background showed pending. Note: Caregiver background is pending, Caregiver left the premises immediately.”
Jun 27, 2023: report to the state7 deficiencies
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AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support the allegation of neglectful supervision. A child was left on the daycare van alone for over one hour.”
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A six-year-old child was left unsupervised in a center vehicle for over an hour.”
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Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“The operation failed to timely notify Child Care Regulation of a situation in which a child was placed at risk.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“A list of children transported by the operation during transportation services was not completed. The operation maintained attendance for children transported by the operation utilizing an electronic attendance system located at the center.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions
“The child safety alarm requires activation by person and is not automated based on ignition.”
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Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee verify all children accounted for
“A six-year-old child was left sleeping in the center van when a caregiver failed to thoroughly conduct a visual check of the vehicle.”
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Written Operational Policies - Transportation
“Operational policies did not include transportation procedures at the time of the incident.”
Mar 6, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Operation Open to Parents At All Times
“Parents have been prevented from visiting their children inside the operation and/or go inside. The center has a COVID policy that says they cannot come in.”
Feb 8, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“A child was popped on the hand by a caregiver as a form of discipline.”
Dec 29, 2022: inspection5 deficiencies
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Arrangement of Napping Equipment -All Children Supervised
“When the director came to answer the front door it was observed a caregiver sitting in the middle door way of two different classrooms observing children napping.”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“In the toddler and infant classroom the lights were off during naptime and you were unable to see the children when walking into the classroom. Corrected: In the toddler classroom the caregiver turned on some lights to see the children while napping.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least nine inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation did not stated in their emergency preparedness plan how they would evacuation or relocation children 24 months and younger or any children with limited mobility. The operation did not state in their emergency preparedness address of a alternate shelter away from the center.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two children did not have an address for their emergency contact.”
Jan 5, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver has an expired First Aid card. Expired on 10.4.2021.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver has an expired CPR card. Expired on 10.4.2021.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of four children records reviewed is missing emergency contact information.”
All 42 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 20, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 10, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 28, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 21, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 20, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 31, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 26, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 13, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Report to the state | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 6, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 27, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 8, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 5, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Nov 8, 2018.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 100 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 8 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: SUSA).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 29.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Dimples Childcare Learning Center | 31 |
| Lil One’s Daycare Emporium 2 | 31 |
| Peggy Branford Daycare | 1 |
| Bethany Christian Academy This child care provider | 29 |
| Patricia Ann Kemp | 5 |
| Zeola Jones | Not given |
| Academy of Little Achievers, LLC | 78 |
| Future Stars Learning Place | 10 |
| Klever Kids Childcare & Academy | 6 |
| Tamika Libra Ferrell | 1 |
| B’s Children World Academy | 21 |
| Demetrise L. Brown | Not given |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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