Texas Labor Code 310.005 – Referral Services
(a) The network, through its members, shall provide referral services to:
(1) a person who is seeking child-care and early childhood education services; and
(2) an employer seeking child-care assistance for the employer or an employee through:
(A) a consultation regarding the availability of child-care and early childhood education services; or
(B) specialized services for the employer or its employees.
Text of subsection effective until April 01, 2025
(b) In addition to providing referrals to child-care and early childhood education services, the network, through its members, shall provide:
(1) referrals to available support services, including:
(A) parenting education classes; and
(B) services for parents or children offered by health and human services agencies, as defined by § 531.001, Government Code, or otherwise available in the community; and
(2) information for consumers of child-care and early childhood education services, including:
(A) information regarding early childhood development;
(B) criteria for identifying quality child-care and early childhood education services that support the healthy development of children; and
(C) other information that will assist consumers in making informed and effective choices regarding child-care and early childhood education services.
Text of subsection effective on April 01, 2025
Terms Used In Texas Labor Code 310.005
- Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005
(b) In addition to providing referrals to child-care and early childhood education services, the network, through its members, shall provide:
(1) referrals to available support services, including:
(A) parenting education classes; and
(B) services for parents or children offered by health and human services agencies, as defined by § 521.0001, Government Code, or otherwise available in the community; and
(2) information for consumers of child-care and early childhood education services, including:
(A) information regarding early childhood development;
(B) criteria for identifying quality child-care and early childhood education services that support the healthy development of children; and
(C) other information that will assist consumers in making informed and effective choices regarding child-care and early childhood education services.