Texas licensing resource · October 2026
Texas DAHS Licensing: A Practical Starting Roadmap
Texas regulates Day Activity and Health Services through HHSC. Start with the official pre-application and TULIP materials, then organize the facility and operating evidence around the exact DAHS model you plan to run.
Confirm the DAHS model
Define whether the proposed program fits DAHS and whether individualized skills and socialization services affect the facility type or application path. Do this before naming or designing the program.
Complete required orientation and preparation
Review HHSC's current pre-application orientation and licensing materials. Record the completion evidence and questions that require clarification from the licensing authority.
Prepare the TULIP application information
Organize the legal entity, physical and mailing addresses, facility type, capacity, administrator or director information, ownership details, and other required supporting data before entering the portal.
Clear the facility workstream
Map local use, occupancy, fire, accessibility, sanitation, layout, and capacity questions. Do not treat the state application as proof that the building is ready.
Build the personnel and screening file
Identify administrator and staff qualifications, background checks, training, health documentation, coverage, and role-specific responsibilities. Make the policies match the actual staffing plan.
Prepare operational evidence
Develop participant assessment, service planning, attendance, medication, incident, emergency, complaint, rights, quality, and record-control processes appropriate to the services offered.
Official sources
Verify before you act.
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