Handbook Revision, July 2020
This revision of the DFPS Background Checks Handbook was published on July 1, 2020. Summaries of new or revised items are provided below.
Revised Definitions in Background Checks Handbook (PATS 12282 and 12622)
Appendix 3000-1: Criminal History Chart for Applicants and Employees (PATS 12352)
Revised Definitions in Background Checks Handbook (PATS 12282 and 12622)
The Background Checks program has reviewed the definitions in its handbook and has updated and revised them, as needed.
In 3210 DFPS Sponsor Responsibilities, the term “employer” has been changed to “vendor.”
See:
3210 DFPS Sponsor Responsibilities
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Definitions of Terms
Appendix 2000-1: Purchased Client Services (PCS) Background Check Criminal History Chart (PATS 12443)
This revision does the following:
- Adds and updates names of criminal offenses from the 86th Legislature.
- Updates actions that Background Checks takes for Purchased Client Services (PCS) background checks.
See:
Appendix 2000-1: Purchased Client Services (PCS) Background Check Criminal History Chart
Appendix 3000-1: Criminal History Chart for Applicants and Employees (PATS 12352)
This revision does the following:
- Adds and updates names of criminal offenses from the 86th Legislature.
- Updates actions that Background Checks takes for various criminal offenses.
See:
Appendix 3000-1: Criminal History Chart for DFPS Applicants and Employees, Volunteers, Interns, Prospective Employees, and Non-DFPS Staff