Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 251.013. Issuance and Renewal of License

(a) An applicant for a license under this chapter must submit an application to the department on a form prescribed by the department.

(b) Each application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable license fee.

(c) Each application must contain evidence that there is at least one qualified physician on the staff of the facility and that each dialysis technician on staff has completed the training program required by this chapter.

(d) The department may grant a temporary initial license to an applicant. The temporary initial license expires on the earlier of:

(e) The department shall issue a license if, after inspection and investigation, it finds the applicant meets the requirements of this chapter and the standards adopted under this chapter.

(f) The license is renewable every two years after submission of:

(g) The report required under Subsection (f) must include information related to the quality of care at the end stage renal disease facility. The report must be in the form and documented by evidence as required by department rule.