Texas Human Resources Code - HUM RES § 42.0522. Public Advertising of Family Homes

(a) A family home may not place a public advertisement that uses the title “registered family home” or any variation of that phrase unless the home is registered under this chapter.  Any public advertisement for a registered family home that uses the title “registered family home” must contain a provision in bold type stating:  “THIS HOME IS REGISTERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES BUT IS NOT LICENSED OR REGULARLY INSPECTED.”

(b) A family home may not place a public advertisement that uses the title “listed family home” or any variation of that phrase unless the home is listed as provided by this chapter.  Any public advertisement for a listed family home that uses the title “listed family home” must contain a provision in bold type stating:  “THIS HOME IS A LISTED FAMILY HOME.  IT IS NOT LICENSED OR REGISTERED WITH THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION.  A LISTED FAMILY HOME HAS LIMITED MINIMUM STANDARDS AND IS NOT INSPECTED UNLESS A COMPLAINT IS FILED WITH THE COMMISSION.”