Tex.
Human Resources Code Section 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.”
Source:
Section 42.0522 — Public Advertising of Family Homes, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.42.htm#42.0522 (accessed May 26, 2025).