Epifania Molina
A registered child care home in Houston, Texas 77074
7003 Bissonnet St Apt 101, Houston, Texas 77074. (281) 250-3346.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 73 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 12 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 10 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
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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?
73 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
10 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 13, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Smoke Detectors Testing, at the inspection on May 12, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules, at the inspection on Dec 8, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment, at the inspection on Dec 8, 2025
9 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
56 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 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.
Jul 30, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
“The permit holder did not have a crib/play yard for a three month old in care.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“I observed several unlabeled bottles during today’s visit.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A child was observed with a plastic bag and toy animals.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Infant feeding insturctions are needed for one infant enrolled.”
Jul 17, 2026: assessment1 deficiency
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Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.”
May 12, 2026: inspection9 deficiencies
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“The smoke detector was last tested 12/13/2025.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The last fire drill was conducted on 12/13/2025.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The fire extinguisher was last inspected 12/13/2025.”
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Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
“The carbon detection system was last tested on 12/13/2025.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“An address for the emergency contact is needed for one child enrolled.”
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Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“A child was observed sleeping on the floor. Note: This was corrected during inspection when the permit holder provided the child with a sleeping mat.”
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Children’s Records - Admission Information
“Admission information was not available for one child enrolled.”
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Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“An updated immunization record is needed for one child enrolled.”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
“Personnel records were not available for review during today’s inpsection.”
Jan 9, 2026: assessment2 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: Discipline and Guidance Infant Safe Sleep Promotion of Indoor and Outdoor Physical Activities Parent Rights Emergency Preparedness Plan”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Children’s Records
“Updated immunization records are needed for two children enrolled. A health statement signed by a medical professional is needed for one child enrolled.”
Dec 8, 2025: inspection14 deficiencies
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Comply with Child-care Licensing Law and Rules
“The operation is not maintaining compliance and has had several repeated deficiencies. Several follow ups have been conducted due to the operations inability to maintain compliance.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“During today’s inspection the primary caregiver was observed hitting a child on the head.”
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Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver needs 28 clock hours of annual training.”
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Provide care consistent with child’s habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“During today’s inspection a three year old child was observed in a playyard with toys and a blanket. The permit holder stated the child is placed in the playyard because they are too active.”
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were reviewed and the following written policies are needed: A discipline and guidance policy that is consistent with Subchapter L of this chapter. Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old that is consistent with the rules in Subchapter H. Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F. Parent’s Rights. Instructions on how a parent may access the minimum standards online, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, HHS website. An emergency preparedness plan.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
“A ten month old was observed sleeping in a stroller covered with a blanket.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The permit holder has not conducted any fire drills.”
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Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“The permit holder has not completed any sheltering for severe weather drills.”
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Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“The permit holder has not completed any lock down drills.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The permit holder has not completed monthly inspections of the fire extinguishers.”
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Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
“The permit holder has not completed monthly carbon detection checks.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The operation did not have feeding instructions for one child in care.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The permit holder has not completed the annual certification.”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Children’s Records
“Three of nine admission records needed were provided for review during the follow up inspection.”
Nov 20, 2025: inspection16 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A request for background check is needed for one household member who has direct access to the children.”
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“The permit holder did not conduct monthly tests of the smoke detection system.”
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Registered or Licensed Child-Care Home Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System, unless located in a School Facility
“The home was not equipped with a working carbon detector.”
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Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver did not complete the required 30 clock hours of annual training.”
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Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The primary caregivers pediatric CPR and First Aid training expired 12/2024.”
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were not available for review during today’s inspection.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“I observed unlabeled bottles during today’s inspection.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“Various cleaning supplies were observed in a cabinet in the restroom accessible to children. Medication was also stored in an area accessible to children.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The permit holder has not conducted any fire drills.”
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Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year
“The permit holder has not completed any sheltering for severe weather drills.”
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Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“The permit holder has not completed any lock down drills.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The permit holder has not completed monthly inspections of the fire extinguishers.”
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Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
“The permit holder has not completed monthly carbon detection checks.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The operation did not have feeding instructions for one child in care.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The permit holder has not completed the annual certification.”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Children’s Records
“Admission records were not available for nine children enrolled.”
Jan 15, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Required Admission Information - Release Information
“As of January 15th, 2024, the provider has not submitted requested documentation to CCR showing an authorized release contact person that was missing for 5 children’s files evaluated during the follow up inspection.”
Dec 19, 2023: assessment3 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Release Information
“As of December 19th, 2023 the provider has not submitted requested documentation to CCR showing an authorized release contact person that was missing for 5 children’s files evaluated during the follow up inspection.”
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Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
“As of December 19th, 2023, the provider has not submitted the requested documentation to CCR for one caregiver who only completed 2 out of the 15 clock hours of annual training.”
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Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“As of December 19th, 2023 the provider has not submitted requested documentation to CCR showing signed authorization from the parent giving the primary caregiver of the home permission to administer medication to a child.”
Dec 6, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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Required Admission Information - Release Information
“An authorized release contact person was not listed for 5 children’s files evaluated during the follow up inspection.”
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Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
“One caregiver has only completed 2 out of the 15 clock hours of annual training.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles were not labeled properly during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider labeled the bottles during the inspection.”
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Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“Signed authorization from the parent was still not available for review and the primary caregiver of the home has administered medication to a child.”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“Only 4 out of 5 children in care were signed in during the follow up inspection. Note: The provider signed the child in during the inspection.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The annual Children’s Product Certification has still not been completed since November 22, 2021.”
Nov 21, 2023: inspection17 deficiencies
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AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
“A 15 year old residing in the home has not obtained an eligiblity notification letter from CBCU stating they can be present.”
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“The smoke detectors have not been tested on a monthly basis. Note: The provider tested the smoke detectors during the inspection which were working properly.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“1 out of 4 children’s files evaluated did not contain the parents signature to authorize for emergency medical treatment and the physicians phone # was missing.”
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Training Requirements for Caregivers - 15 hours Annual Training
“One caregiver has not completed 15 clock hours of annual training.”
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Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“The primary caregiver is lacking 6 hours of annual training.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Bottles were not labeled properly during the inspection.”
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
“A bottle of Bleach and Awesome cleaner were observed in an unlocked cabinet under the sink in the restroom and was accesible to children.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“The caregiver did not have a child was their hands after diapering. Note: The provider washed the child’s hands during the inspection.”
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Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“Signed authorization from the parent was not available for review and the primary caregiver of the home has administered medication to the child.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire and Severe Weather drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis.”
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Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly
“The carbon monoxide detector has not been tested on a monthly basis. Note: The provider tested the carbon monoxide detector during the inspection which was working properly.”
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Immunization Record Upon Admission
“1 out of 4 children’s files evaluated did not contain documentation of current immunizations”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“There were 5 children in care who had not been signed in for the day. The attendance log was reviewed at 9:40 AM and the children arrived at approximately 7 AM.”
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First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
“The first aid kit did not contain gloves or scissors.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The annual Children’s Product Certification has not been completed since November 22, 2021.”
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Children’s Records Accessible - to Caregiver
“Another individual had taken admission forms for children enrolled at the daycare home. The admission forms were not available for review upon request. Note: The individual arrived and provided the admission forms during the inspection.”
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Children’s Records - Enrollment Agreement
“Admission forms for 2 out of 4 children in care were not available for review upon request.”
4 deficiencies older than three years
Nov 22, 2021: inspection4 deficiencies
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“Operation did not have an emergency preparedness plan available at the time of the inspection.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills are not being conducted in the home. No log was available upon request.”
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Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
“Primary caregiver did not have annual training hours available upon request.”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Menus
“Documentation for the daily menu was not available for review at the time of the inspection. November 22-26”
All 14 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 12, 2026 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Assessment | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Inspection | 14 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Inspection | 16 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 15, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Assessment | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 6, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 21, 2023 | Inspection | 17 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Registered Child-Care Home, permit issued Dec 20, 2010.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 12 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.
- 0 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 rated in Texas Rising Star.
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 73.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Montessori Learning Institute | 6 |
| Montessori Learning Institute | 12 |
| Kelley Porter | Not given |
| Kinderworld Academy | 0 |
| Small Steps Nurturing Center-Gulfton | 18 |
| Shining Stars Academy | 10 |
| Kce Champions LLC @ Kipp Connect | 7 |
| Project One Day | 13 |
| Mireya Del Rocio Adame | 9 |
| Sharpstown Kindercare | 46 |
| Red Apple Private School & Childcare | 31 |
| Epifania Molina This child care provider | 73 |
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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