PERMIT REQUIRED
(a)Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (e), a…#
(a) Except as provided by Subsections (b) and (e), a shelter may not provide shelter care unless the shelter holds a permit issued by the department under this subchapter.
(b)A shelter is not required to obtain a permit to provide…#
(b) A shelter is not required to obtain a permit to provide shelter care under this subchapter if the shelter holds a license to operate a child-care facility that is issued by the department under Subchapter C. A shelter that holds that license must comply with the applicable provisions of Subchapter C, the applicable department rules, and any specific terms of the license.
(c)Notwithstanding any other law, including Section 42.041…#
(c) Notwithstanding any other law, including Section 42.041 , a shelter that holds a permit issued under this subchapter is not required to hold a license under Subchapter C to operate a shelter day-care facility.